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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.94, 364.41 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.94, 364.41 and 146.70 is: 220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.94 : 364.41 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.94/364.41 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.94x = 364.41 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.94x = 53,458.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,458.95/242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.05

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