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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.06, 362.96 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.06, 362.96 and 150.80 is: 226.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.06 : 362.96 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.06/362.96 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.06x = 362.96 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.06x = 54,734.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,734.37/242.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.12

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