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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.48, 336 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.48, 336 and 145.32 is: 200.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.48 : 336 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.48/336 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.48x = 336 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.48x = 48,827.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,827.52/243.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.54

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