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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.09, 334.07 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.09, 334.07 and 153.55 is: 211.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.09 : 334.07 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.09/334.07 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.09x = 334.07 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.09x = 51,296.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,296.45/242.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.89

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