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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.04, 362.34 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.04, 362.34 and 156.36 is: 234.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.04 : 362.34 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.04/362.34 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.04x = 362.34 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.04x = 56,655.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,655.48/242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.07

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