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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.43, 363.77 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.43, 363.77 and 151.11 is: 226.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.43 : 363.77 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.43/363.77 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.43x = 363.77 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.43x = 54,969.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,969.28/242.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.74

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