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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.37, 333.02 and 154.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.37, 333.02 and 154.05 is: 212.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.37 : 333.02 = 154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.37/333.02 = 154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.37x = 333.02 × 154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.37x = 51,300.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,300.96/241.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.55

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