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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.03, 363.38 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.03, 363.38 and 150.84 is: 226.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.03 : 363.38 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.03/363.38 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.03x = 363.38 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.03x = 54,812.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,812.24/242.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.47

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