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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.81, 364.80 and 145.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.81, 364.80 and 145.95 is: 218.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.81 : 364.80 = 145.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.81/364.80 = 145.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.81x = 364.80 × 145.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.81x = 53,242.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,242.56/243.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.38

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