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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.98, 334.04 and 154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.98, 334.04 and 154.77 is: 213.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.98 : 334.04 = 154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.98/334.04 = 154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.98x = 334.04 × 154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.98x = 51,698.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,698.60/241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.65

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