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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.59, 333.23 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.59, 333.23 and 154.23 is: 212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.59 : 333.23 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.59/333.23 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.59x = 333.23 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.59x = 51,394.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,394.06/241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.73

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