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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.32, 333.02 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.32, 333.02 and 154.11 is: 212.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.32 : 333.02 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.32/333.02 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.32x = 333.02 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.32x = 51,320.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,320.94/241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.67

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