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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.00, 363.35 and 159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.00, 363.35 and 159.98 is: 240.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.00 : 363.35 = 159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.00/363.35 = 159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.00x = 363.35 × 159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.00x = 58,126.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,126.12/242.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.20

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