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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.40, 332.92 and 154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.40, 332.92 and 154 is: 212.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.40 : 332.92 = 154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.40/332.92 = 154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.40x = 332.92 × 154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.40x = 51,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,269.68/241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.38

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