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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.80, 333.45 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.80, 333.45 and 154.50 is: 213.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.80 : 333.45 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.80/333.45 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.80x = 333.45 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.80x = 51,518.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,518.03/241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.06

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