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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.22, 364.80 and 98.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.22, 364.80 and 98.86 is: 148.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.22 : 364.80 = 98.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.22/364.80 = 98.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.22x = 364.80 × 98.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.22x = 36,064.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,064.13/243.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.28

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