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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.47, 333.23 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.47, 333.23 and 154.14 is: 212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.47 : 333.23 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.47/333.23 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.47x = 333.23 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.47x = 51,364.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,364.07/241.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.71

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