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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.74, 336.24 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.74, 336.24 and 145.46 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.74 : 336.24 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.74/336.24 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.74x = 336.24 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.74x = 48,909.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,909.47/243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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