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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.53, 363.11 and 150.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.53, 363.11 and 150.95 is: 226.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.53 : 363.11 = 150.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.53/363.11 = 150.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.53x = 363.11 × 150.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.53x = 54,811.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,811.45/242.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.00

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