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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.57, 333.25 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.57, 333.25 and 154.32 is: 212.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.57 : 333.25 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.57/333.25 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.57x = 333.25 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.57x = 51,427.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,427.14/241.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.89

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