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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.79, 333.78 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.79, 333.78 and 154.58 is: 213.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.79 : 333.78 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.79/333.78 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.79x = 333.78 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.79x = 51,595.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,595.71/241.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.39

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