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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.56, 336.17 and 145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.56, 336.17 and 145.35 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.56 : 336.17 = 145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.56/336.17 = 145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.56x = 336.17 × 145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.56x = 48,862.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,862.31/243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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