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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.46, 335.98 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.46, 335.98 and 145.22 is: 200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.46 : 335.98 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.46/335.98 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.46x = 335.98 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.46x = 48,791.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,791.02/243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.41

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