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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.03, 333.95 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.03, 333.95 and 153.56 is: 211.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.03 : 333.95 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.03/333.95 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.03x = 333.95 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.03x = 51,281.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,281.36/242.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.88

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