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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.48, 363.68 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.48, 363.68 and 151.04 is: 226.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.48 : 363.68 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.48/363.68 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.48x = 363.68 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.48x = 54,930.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,930.23/242.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.54

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