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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.32, 363.64 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.32, 363.64 and 146.32 is: 219.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.32 : 363.64 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.32/363.64 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.32x = 363.64 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.32x = 53,207.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,207.80/242.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.58

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