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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.38, 334.35 and 159.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.38, 334.35 and 159.49 is: 220.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.38 : 334.35 = 159.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.38/334.35 = 159.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.38x = 334.35 × 159.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.38x = 53,325.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,325.48/242.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.01

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