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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.42, 333 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.42, 333 and 154.20 is: 212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.42 : 333 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.42/333 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.42x = 333 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.42x = 51,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,348.60/241.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.69

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