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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.34, 334.32 and 159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.34, 334.32 and 159.45 is: 219.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.34 : 334.32 = 159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.34/334.32 = 159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.34x = 334.32 × 159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.34x = 53,307.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,307.32/242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.97

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