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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.18, 363.43 and 151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.18, 363.43 and 151.06 is: 226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.18 : 363.43 = 151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.18/363.43 = 151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.18x = 363.43 × 151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.18x = 54,898.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,898.45/242.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.68

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