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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.82, 363.90 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.82, 363.90 and 145.34 is: 217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.82 : 363.90 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.82/363.90 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.82x = 363.90 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.82x = 52,889.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,889.23/242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.81

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