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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.84, 336.59 and 145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.84, 336.59 and 145.63 is: 201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 336.59 = 145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/336.59 = 145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 336.59 × 145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 49,017.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,017.60/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.02

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