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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.07, 333.77 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.07, 333.77 and 159.15 is: 219.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.07 : 333.77 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.07/333.77 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.07x = 333.77 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.07x = 53,118.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,118.70/242.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.44

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