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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.04, 333.72 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.04, 333.72 and 154.68 is: 213.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.04 : 333.72 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.04/333.72 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.04x = 333.72 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.04x = 51,619.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,619.81/242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.27

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