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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.85, 336.61 and 145.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.85, 336.61 and 145.57 is: 200.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.85 : 336.61 = 145.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.85/336.61 = 145.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.85x = 336.61 × 145.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.85x = 48,999.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,999.59/243.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.94

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