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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.68, 336.32 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.68, 336.32 and 145.44 is: 200.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.68 : 336.32 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.68/336.32 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.68x = 336.32 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.68x = 48,914.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,914.38/243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.73

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