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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.18, 363.27 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.18, 363.27 and 156.50 is: 234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.18 : 363.27 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.18/363.27 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.18x = 363.27 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.18x = 56,851.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,851.76/242.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.75

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