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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.25, 363.27 and 105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.25, 363.27 and 105.24 is: 157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.25 : 363.27 = 105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.25/363.27 = 105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.25x = 363.27 × 105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.25x = 38,230.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,230.53/242.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.81

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