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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.86, 363.83 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.86, 363.83 and 145.44 is: 217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.86 : 363.83 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.86/363.83 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.86x = 363.83 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.86x = 52,915.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,915.44/242.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.88

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