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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.98, 364.74 and 145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.98, 364.74 and 145.70 is: 218.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.98 : 364.74 = 145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.98/364.74 = 145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.98x = 364.74 × 145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.98x = 53,142.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,142.62/242.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.71

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