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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.81, 364.05 and 151.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.81, 364.05 and 151.39 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.81 : 364.05 = 151.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.81/364.05 = 151.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.81x = 364.05 × 151.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.81x = 55,111.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,111.71/242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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