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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.69, 363.45 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.69, 363.45 and 151.28 is: 226.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.69 : 363.45 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.69/363.45 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.69x = 363.45 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.69x = 54,980.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,980.90/242.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.55

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