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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.94, 364.75 and 151.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.94, 364.75 and 151.37 is: 227.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.94 : 364.75 = 151.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.94/364.75 = 151.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.94x = 364.75 × 151.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.94x = 55,212.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,212.21/242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.27

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