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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.58, 336.09 and 145.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.58, 336.09 and 145.33 is: 200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.58 : 336.09 = 145.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.58/336.09 = 145.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.58x = 336.09 × 145.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.58x = 48,843.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,843.96/243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.53

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