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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.47, 334.69 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.47, 334.69 and 149.22 is: 205.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.47 : 334.69 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.47/334.69 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.47x = 334.69 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.47x = 49,940.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,940.77/242.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.97

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