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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.66, 333.36 and 154.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.66, 333.36 and 154.36 is: 212.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.66 : 333.36 = 154.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.66/333.36 = 154.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.66x = 333.36 × 154.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.66x = 51,457.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,457.45/241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.93

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