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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.96, 363.96 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.96, 363.96 and 146.48 is: 219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.96 : 363.96 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.96/363.96 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.96x = 363.96 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.96x = 53,312.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,312.86/242.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.43

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