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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.39, 365.45 and 147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.39, 365.45 and 147.27 is: 221.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.39 : 365.45 = 147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.39/365.45 = 147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.39x = 365.45 × 147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.39x = 53,819.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,819.09/243.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.12

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