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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.88, 333.82 and 154.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.88, 333.82 and 154.73 is: 213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.88 : 333.82 = 154.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.88/333.82 = 154.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.88x = 333.82 × 154.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.88x = 51,653.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,653.00/241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.55

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