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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.36, 363.44 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.36, 363.44 and 150.92 is: 226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.36 : 363.44 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.36/363.44 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.36x = 363.44 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.36x = 54,850.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,850.36/242.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.32

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