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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242, 363.30 and 144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242, 363.30 and 144.62 is: 217.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242 : 363.30 = 144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242/363.30 = 144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242x = 363.30 × 144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242x = 52,540.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,540.45/242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.11

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