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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.44, 336.02 and 181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.44, 336.02 and 181.48 is: 250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.44 : 336.02 = 181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.44/336.02 = 181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.44x = 336.02 × 181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.44x = 60,980.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,980.91/243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.50

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