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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.15, 363.83 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.15, 363.83 and 155.52 is: 233.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.15 : 363.83 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.15/363.83 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.15x = 363.83 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.15x = 56,582.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,582.06/242.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.67

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