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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.47, 333.27 and 154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.47, 333.27 and 154.17 is: 212.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.47 : 333.27 = 154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.47/333.27 = 154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.47x = 333.27 × 154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.47x = 51,380.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,380.24/241.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.78

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