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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.44, 334.68 and 158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.44, 334.68 and 158.56 is: 218.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.44 : 334.68 = 158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.44/334.68 = 158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.44x = 334.68 × 158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.44x = 53,066.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,066.32/242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.88

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