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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.79, 333.72 and 154.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.79, 333.72 and 154.41 is: 213.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.79 : 333.72 = 154.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.79/333.72 = 154.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.79x = 333.72 × 154.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.79x = 51,528.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,528.45/241.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.12

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