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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.97, 336.72 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.97, 336.72 and 150.78 is: 208.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.97 : 336.72 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.97/336.72 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.97x = 336.72 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.97x = 50,768.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,768.96/243.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.10

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