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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.48, 334.56 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.48, 334.56 and 144.20 is: 198.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.48 : 334.56 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.48/334.56 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.48x = 334.56 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.48x = 48,243.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,243.55/242.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.96

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