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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.74, 364.23 and 151.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.74, 364.23 and 151.41 is: 227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.74 : 364.23 = 151.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.74/364.23 = 151.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.74x = 364.23 × 151.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.74x = 55,149.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,149.43/242.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.19

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