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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.87, 366.36 and 146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.87, 366.36 and 146.62 is: 220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.87 : 366.36 = 146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.87/366.36 = 146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.87x = 366.36 × 146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.87x = 53,715.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,715.70/243.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.26

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