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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.64, 334.85 and 144.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.64, 334.85 and 144.38 is: 199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.64 : 334.85 = 144.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.64/334.85 = 144.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.64x = 334.85 × 144.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.64x = 48,343.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,343.25/242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.24

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