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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.22, 363.03 and 105.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.22, 363.03 and 105.23 is: 157.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.22 : 363.03 = 105.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.22/363.03 = 105.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.22x = 363.03 × 105.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.22x = 38,202.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,202.16/242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.71

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