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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.08, 333.72 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.08, 333.72 and 159.04 is: 219.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.08 : 333.72 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.08/333.72 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.08x = 333.72 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.08x = 53,074.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,074.83/242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.24

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