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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.65, 336.21 and 145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.65, 336.21 and 145.39 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.65 : 336.21 = 145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.65/336.21 = 145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.65x = 336.21 × 145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.65x = 48,881.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,881.57/243.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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