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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.67, 364.79 and 147.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.67, 364.79 and 147.19 is: 220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.67 : 364.79 = 147.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.67/364.79 = 147.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.67x = 364.79 × 147.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.67x = 53,692.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,692.70/243.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.35

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