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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.22, 363.33 and 105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.22, 363.33 and 105.27 is: 157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.22 : 363.33 = 105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.22/363.33 = 105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.22x = 363.33 × 105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.22x = 38,247.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,247.75/242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.91

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