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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.92, 333.88 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.92, 333.88 and 154.56 is: 213.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.92 : 333.88 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.92/333.88 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.92x = 333.88 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.92x = 51,604.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,604.49/241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.31

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