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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.05, 333.67 and 154.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.05, 333.67 and 154.57 is: 213.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.05 : 333.67 = 154.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.05/333.67 = 154.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.05x = 333.67 × 154.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.05x = 51,575.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,575.37/242.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.08

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