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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.46, 363.78 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.46, 363.78 and 155.76 is: 233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.46 : 363.78 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.46/363.78 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.46x = 363.78 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.46x = 56,662.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,662.37/242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.70

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