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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.86, 336.42 and 145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.86, 336.42 and 145.58 is: 200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.86 : 336.42 = 145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.86/336.42 = 145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.86x = 336.42 × 145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.86x = 48,976.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,976.02/243.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.84

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