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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.48, 363.74 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.48, 363.74 and 145.08 is: 217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.48 : 363.74 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.48/363.74 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.48x = 363.74 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.48x = 52,770.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,770.67/242.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.63

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