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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.40, 363.84 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.40, 363.84 and 151.20 is: 226.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.40 : 363.84 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.40/363.84 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.40x = 363.84 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.40x = 55,012.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,012.61/242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.95

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