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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.07, 363.21 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.07, 363.21 and 105.30 is: 158.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.07 : 363.21 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.07/363.21 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.07x = 363.21 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.07x = 38,246.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,246.01/242.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.00

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