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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.01, 362.78 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.01, 362.78 and 150.51 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.01 : 362.78 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.01/362.78 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.01x = 362.78 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.01x = 54,601.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,601.15/242.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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