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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.75, 364.23 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.75, 364.23 and 98.44 is: 147.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.75 : 364.23 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.75/364.23 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.75x = 364.23 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.75x = 35,853.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,853.89/242.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.70

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