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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.33, 332.95 and 154.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.33, 332.95 and 154.05 is: 212.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.33 : 332.95 = 154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.33/332.95 = 154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.33x = 332.95 × 154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.33x = 51,290.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,290.18/241.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.54

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