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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.71, 364.23 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.71, 364.23 and 151.47 is: 227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.71 : 364.23 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.71/364.23 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.71x = 364.23 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.71x = 55,169.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,169.92/242.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.31

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