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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.64, 333.38 and 154.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.64, 333.38 and 154.36 is: 212.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.64 : 333.38 = 154.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.64/333.38 = 154.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.64x = 333.38 × 154.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.64x = 51,460.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,460.54/241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.96

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