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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.96, 336.64 and 145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.96, 336.64 and 145.70 is: 201.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.96 : 336.64 = 145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.96/336.64 = 145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.96x = 336.64 × 145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.96x = 49,048.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,048.45/243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.05

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