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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.10, 362.82 and 144.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.10, 362.82 and 144.39 is: 216.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.10 : 362.82 = 144.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.10/362.82 = 144.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.10x = 362.82 × 144.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.10x = 52,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,387.58/242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.39

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