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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.99, 366.30 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.99, 366.30 and 152.42 is: 228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.99 : 366.30 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.99/366.30 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.99x = 366.30 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.99x = 55,829.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,829.61/243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.82

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