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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.13, 333.99 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.13, 333.99 and 159.30 is: 219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.13 : 333.99 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.13/333.99 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.13x = 333.99 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.13x = 53,204.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,204.61/242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.74

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