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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.45, 362.78 and 145.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.45, 362.78 and 145.01 is: 216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.45 : 362.78 = 145.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.45/362.78 = 145.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.45x = 362.78 × 145.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.45x = 52,606.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,606.73/242.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.98

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