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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.86, 366.39 and 152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.86, 366.39 and 152.73 is: 229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.86 : 366.39 = 152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.86/366.39 = 152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.86x = 366.39 × 152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.86x = 55,958.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,958.74/243.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.48

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