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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.57, 336.15 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.57, 336.15 and 145.34 is: 200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.57 : 336.15 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.57/336.15 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.57x = 336.15 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.57x = 48,857.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,857.51/243.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.59

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