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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.33, 334.44 and 149.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.33, 334.44 and 149.09 is: 205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.33 : 334.44 = 149.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.33/334.44 = 149.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.33x = 334.44 × 149.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.33x = 49,859.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,859.99/242.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.76

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