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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.66, 336.13 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.66, 336.13 and 145.34 is: 200.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.66 : 336.13 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.66/336.13 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.66x = 336.13 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.66x = 48,850.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,850.73/243.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.49

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