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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.56, 365.38 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.56, 365.38 and 147.38 is: 221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.56 : 365.38 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.56/365.38 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.56x = 365.38 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.56x = 53,847.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,847.51/243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.08

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