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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.82, 364.14 and 145.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.82, 364.14 and 145.17 is: 217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.82 : 364.14 = 145.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.82/364.14 = 145.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.82x = 364.14 × 145.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.82x = 52,862.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,862.20/242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.70

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