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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.91, 333.79 and 154.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.91, 333.79 and 154.57 is: 213.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.91 : 333.79 = 154.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.91/333.79 = 154.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.91x = 333.79 × 154.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.91x = 51,591.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,591.48/241.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.27

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