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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.42, 364.41 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.42, 364.41 and 146.94 is: 219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.42 : 364.41 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.42/364.41 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.42x = 364.41 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.42x = 53,546.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,546.41/243.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.98

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