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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.26, 363.18 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.26, 363.18 and 98.08 is: 147.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.26 : 363.18 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.26/363.18 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.26x = 363.18 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.26x = 35,620.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,620.15/242.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.03

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