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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.32, 365 and 121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.32, 365 and 121.47 is: 182.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.32 : 365 = 121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.32/365 = 121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.32x = 365 × 121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.32x = 44,336.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,336.55/243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.21

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