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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.42, 334.53 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.42, 334.53 and 144.22 is: 199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.42 : 334.53 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.42/334.53 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.42x = 334.53 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.42x = 48,245.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,245.92/242.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.02

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