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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.22, 334.20 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.22, 334.20 and 143.98 is: 198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.22 : 334.20 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.22/334.20 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.22x = 334.20 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.22x = 48,118.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,118.12/242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.65

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