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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.65, 365.49 and 146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.65, 365.49 and 146.81 is: 220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.65 : 365.49 = 146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.65/365.49 = 146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.65x = 365.49 × 146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.65x = 53,657.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,657.59/243.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.22

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