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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.92, 333.96 and 154.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.92, 333.96 and 154.61 is: 213.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.92 : 333.96 = 154.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.92/333.96 = 154.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.92x = 333.96 × 154.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.92x = 51,631.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,631.89/241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.43

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