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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.98, 336.70 and 145.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.98, 336.70 and 145.79 is: 201.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.98 : 336.70 = 145.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.98/336.70 = 145.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.98x = 336.70 × 145.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.98x = 49,085.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,085.81/243.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.19

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