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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.85, 336.33 and 156.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.85, 336.33 and 156.48 is: 215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.85 : 336.33 = 156.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.85/336.33 = 156.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.85x = 336.33 × 156.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.85x = 52,628.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,628.92/243.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.82

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