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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.36, 365.52 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.36, 365.52 and 147.36 is: 221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.36 : 365.52 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.36/365.52 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.36x = 365.52 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.36x = 53,863.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,863.03/243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.33

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