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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.60, 336.26 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.60, 336.26 and 145.32 is: 200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.60 : 336.26 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.60/336.26 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.60x = 336.26 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.60x = 48,865.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,865.30/243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.60

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