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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.30, 365.01 and 147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.30, 365.01 and 147 is: 220.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.30 : 365.01 = 147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.30/365.01 = 147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.30x = 365.01 × 147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.30x = 53,656.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,656.47/243.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.54

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