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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.10, 334.20 and 154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.10, 334.20 and 154.76 is: 213.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.10 : 334.20 = 154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.10/334.20 = 154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.10x = 334.20 × 154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.10x = 51,720.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,720.79/242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.63

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