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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.10, 363.54 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.10, 363.54 and 151.38 is: 227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.10 : 363.54 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.10/363.54 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.10x = 363.54 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.10x = 55,032.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,032.69/242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.31

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