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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.91, 336.71 and 155.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.91, 336.71 and 155.49 is: 214.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.91 : 336.71 = 155.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.91/336.71 = 155.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.91x = 336.71 × 155.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.91x = 52,354.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,354.16/243.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.64

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