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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.28, 363.49 and 105.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.28, 363.49 and 105.33 is: 158.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.28 : 363.49 = 105.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.28/363.49 = 105.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.28x = 363.49 × 105.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.28x = 38,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,286.40/242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.03

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