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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.88, 363.41 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.88, 363.41 and 145.43 is: 217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.88 : 363.41 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.88/363.41 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.88x = 363.41 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.88x = 52,850.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,850.72/242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.60

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