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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.87, 366.08 and 152.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.87, 366.08 and 152.62 is: 229.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.87 : 366.08 = 152.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.87/366.08 = 152.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.87x = 366.08 × 152.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.87x = 55,871.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,871.13/243.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.10

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