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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.23, 334.41 and 148.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.23, 334.41 and 148.99 is: 205.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.23 : 334.41 = 148.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.23/334.41 = 148.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.23x = 334.41 × 148.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.23x = 49,823.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,823.75/242.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.69

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