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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.98, 365.16 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.98, 365.16 and 152.48 is: 228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.98 : 365.16 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.98/365.16 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.98x = 365.16 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.98x = 55,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,679.60/243.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.21

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