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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.85, 363.42 and 151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.85, 363.42 and 151.59 is: 226.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.85 : 363.42 = 151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.85/363.42 = 151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.85x = 363.42 × 151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.85x = 55,090.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,090.84/242.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.85

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