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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.89, 336.63 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.89, 336.63 and 150.72 is: 208.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.89 : 336.63 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.89/336.63 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.89x = 336.63 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.89x = 50,736.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,736.87/243.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.03

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