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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.16, 363.34 and 97.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.16, 363.34 and 97.98 is: 147.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.16 : 363.34 = 97.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.16/363.34 = 97.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.16x = 363.34 × 97.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.16x = 35,600.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,600.05/242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.01

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