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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.14, 363.48 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.14, 363.48 and 150.88 is: 226.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.14 : 363.48 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.14/363.48 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.14x = 363.48 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.14x = 54,841.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,841.86/242.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.49

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