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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.61, 333.45 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.61, 333.45 and 154.31 is: 212.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.61 : 333.45 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.61/333.45 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.61x = 333.45 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.61x = 51,453.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,453.00/241.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.96

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