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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.13, 334.28 and 159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.13, 334.28 and 159.38 is: 220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.13 : 334.28 = 159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.13/334.28 = 159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.13x = 334.28 × 159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.13x = 53,275.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,275.08/242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.03

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