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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.74, 364.58 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.74, 364.58 and 152.08 is: 228.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.74 : 364.58 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.74/364.58 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.74x = 364.58 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.74x = 55,445.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,445.33/242.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.41

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