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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.48, 333.21 and 154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.48, 333.21 and 154.09 is: 212.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.48 : 333.21 = 154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.48/333.21 = 154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.48x = 333.21 × 154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.48x = 51,344.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,344.33/241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.62

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