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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.48, 334.28 and 159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.48, 334.28 and 159.56 is: 219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.48 : 334.28 = 159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.48/334.28 = 159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.48x = 334.28 × 159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.48x = 53,335.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,335.25/242.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.96

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