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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.94, 363.35 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.94, 363.35 and 151.26 is: 227.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.94 : 363.35 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.94/363.35 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.94x = 363.35 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.94x = 54,959.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,959.56/241.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.17

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