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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.46, 335.96 and 145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.46, 335.96 and 145.24 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.46 : 335.96 = 145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.46/335.96 = 145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.46x = 335.96 × 145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.46x = 48,794.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,794.83/243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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