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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.54, 333.46 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.54, 333.46 and 153.14 is: 211.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.54 : 333.46 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.54/333.46 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.54x = 333.46 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.54x = 51,066.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,066.06/241.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.42

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