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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.79, 363.93 and 155.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.79, 363.93 and 155.87 is: 233.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.79 : 363.93 = 155.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.79/363.93 = 155.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.79x = 363.93 × 155.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.79x = 56,726.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,726.16/242.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.65

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