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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.13, 363.51 and 150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.13, 363.51 and 150.54 is: 226.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.13 : 363.51 = 150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.13/363.51 = 150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.13x = 363.51 × 150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.13x = 54,722.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,722.80/242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.01

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