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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.30, 334.48 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.30, 334.48 and 159.48 is: 220.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.30 : 334.48 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.30/334.48 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.30x = 334.48 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.30x = 53,342.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,342.87/242.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.15

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