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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.03, 363.49 and 150.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.03, 363.49 and 150.91 is: 226.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.03 : 363.49 = 150.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.03/363.49 = 150.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.03x = 363.49 × 150.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.03x = 54,852.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,852.99/242.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.63

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