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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.08, 362.59 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.08, 362.59 and 150.50 is: 225.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.08 : 362.59 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.08/362.59 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.08x = 362.59 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.08x = 54,570.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,570.33/242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.43

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