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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.75, 333.62 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.75, 333.62 and 154.47 is: 213.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.75 : 333.62 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.75/333.62 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.75x = 333.62 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.75x = 51,534.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,534.28/241.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.17

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