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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.94, 333.74 and 154.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.94, 333.74 and 154.66 is: 213.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.94 : 333.74 = 154.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.94/333.74 = 154.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.94x = 333.74 × 154.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.94x = 51,616.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,616.23/241.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.34

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