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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.64, 363.96 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.64, 363.96 and 146.52 is: 219.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.64 : 363.96 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.64/363.96 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.64x = 363.96 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.64x = 53,327.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,327.42/242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.78

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