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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.30, 363.79 and 150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.30, 363.79 and 150.71 is: 226.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.30 : 363.79 = 150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.30/363.79 = 150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.30x = 363.79 × 150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.30x = 54,825.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,825.16/242.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.27

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