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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.31, 364.05 and 145.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.31, 364.05 and 145.45 is: 217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.31 : 364.05 = 145.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.31/364.05 = 145.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.31x = 364.05 × 145.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.31x = 52,951.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,951.07/243.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.63

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