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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.20, 334.11 and 159.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.20, 334.11 and 159.31 is: 219.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.20 : 334.11 = 159.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.20/334.11 = 159.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.20x = 334.11 × 159.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.20x = 53,227.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,227.06/242.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.76

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