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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.58, 363.93 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.58, 363.93 and 146.22 is: 219.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.58 : 363.93 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.58/363.93 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.58x = 363.93 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.58x = 53,213.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,213.84/242.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.37

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