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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.71, 336.34 and 145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.71, 336.34 and 145.47 is: 200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.71 : 336.34 = 145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.71/336.34 = 145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.71x = 336.34 × 145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.71x = 48,926.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,926.15/243.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.75

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