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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.44, 333.15 and 154.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.44, 333.15 and 154.10 is: 212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.44 : 333.15 = 154.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.44/333.15 = 154.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.44x = 333.15 × 154.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.44x = 51,336.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,336.75/241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.63

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