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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.81, 336.48 and 145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.81, 336.48 and 145.59 is: 200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.81 : 336.48 = 145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.81/336.48 = 145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.81x = 336.48 × 145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.81x = 48,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,988.12/243.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.93

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