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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.22, 334.29 and 148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.22, 334.29 and 148.98 is: 205.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.22 : 334.29 = 148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.22/334.29 = 148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.22x = 334.29 × 148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.22x = 49,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,802.52/242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.61

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