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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.79, 336.36 and 145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.79, 336.36 and 145.48 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.79 : 336.36 = 145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.79/336.36 = 145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.79x = 336.36 × 145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.79x = 48,933.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,933.65/243.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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