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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.18, 364.80 and 98.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.18, 364.80 and 98.82 is: 148.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.18 : 364.80 = 98.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.18/364.80 = 98.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.18x = 364.80 × 98.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.18x = 36,049.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,049.54/243.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.24

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