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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.64, 336.18 and 145.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.64, 336.18 and 145.42 is: 200.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.64 : 336.18 = 145.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.64/336.18 = 145.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.64x = 336.18 × 145.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.64x = 48,887.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,887.30/243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.65

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