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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.58, 334.70 and 144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.58, 334.70 and 144.32 is: 199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.58 : 334.70 = 144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.58/334.70 = 144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.58x = 334.70 × 144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.58x = 48,303.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,303.90/242.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.13

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