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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.32, 365.14 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.32, 365.14 and 147.32 is: 221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.32 : 365.14 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.32/365.14 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.32x = 365.14 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.32x = 53,792.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,792.42/243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.08

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