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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.51, 336.08 and 145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.51, 336.08 and 145.24 is: 200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.51 : 336.08 = 145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.51/336.08 = 145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.51x = 336.08 × 145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.51x = 48,812.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,812.26/243.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.45

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