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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.18, 334.24 and 149.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.18, 334.24 and 149.01 is: 205.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.18 : 334.24 = 149.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.18/334.24 = 149.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.18x = 334.24 × 149.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.18x = 49,805.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,805.10/242.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.65

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