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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.55, 363.65 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.55, 363.65 and 151.47 is: 227.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.55 : 363.65 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.55/363.65 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.55x = 363.65 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.55x = 55,081.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,081.31/242.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.09

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