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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.99, 364.18 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.99, 364.18 and 145.18 is: 217.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.99 : 364.18 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.99/364.18 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.99x = 364.18 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.99x = 52,871.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,871.65/242.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.59

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