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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.38, 364.17 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.38, 364.17 and 145.94 is: 218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.38 : 364.17 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.38/364.17 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.38x = 364.17 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.38x = 53,145.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,145.15/243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.36

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