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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.73, 364.35 and 151.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.73, 364.35 and 151.49 is: 227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.73 : 364.35 = 151.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.73/364.35 = 151.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.73x = 364.35 × 151.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.73x = 55,195.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,195.38/242.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.39

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