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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.95, 333.66 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.95, 333.66 and 154.60 is: 213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.95 : 333.66 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.95/333.66 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.95x = 333.66 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.95x = 51,583.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,583.84/241.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.20

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