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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.24, 364.50 and 145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.24, 364.50 and 145.76 is: 218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.24 : 364.50 = 145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.24/364.50 = 145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.24x = 364.50 × 145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.24x = 53,129.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,129.52/243.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.42

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