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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.01, 364.28 and 151.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.01, 364.28 and 151.51 is: 227.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.01 : 364.28 = 151.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.01/364.28 = 151.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.01x = 364.28 × 151.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.01x = 55,192.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,192.06/243.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.12

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