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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.98, 366.08 and 157.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.98, 366.08 and 157.30 is: 236.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.98 : 366.08 = 157.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.98/366.08 = 157.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.98x = 366.08 × 157.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.98x = 57,584.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,584.38/243.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.02

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