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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.19, 362.70 and 150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.19, 362.70 and 150.77 is: 225.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.19 : 362.70 = 150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.19/362.70 = 150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.19x = 362.70 × 150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.19x = 54,685.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,685.19/242.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.79

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