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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.03, 333.88 and 159.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.03, 333.88 and 159.03 is: 219.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.03 : 333.88 = 159.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.03/333.88 = 159.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.03x = 333.88 × 159.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.03x = 53,096.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,096.54/242.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.38

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