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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.28, 334.31 and 159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.28, 334.31 and 159.53 is: 220.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.28 : 334.31 = 159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.28/334.31 = 159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.28x = 334.31 × 159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.28x = 53,330.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,330.01/242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.12

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