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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.93, 363.98 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.93, 363.98 and 151.34 is: 226.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.93 : 363.98 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.93/363.98 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.93x = 363.98 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.93x = 55,083.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,083.29/242.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.74

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