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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.21, 334.14 and 159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.21, 334.14 and 159.32 is: 219.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.21 : 334.14 = 159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.21/334.14 = 159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.21x = 334.14 × 159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.21x = 53,235.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,235.18/242.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.79

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