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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.70, 334.85 and 144.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.70, 334.85 and 144.41 is: 199.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.70 : 334.85 = 144.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.70/334.85 = 144.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.70x = 334.85 × 144.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.70x = 48,353.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,353.29/242.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.23

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