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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.12, 333.95 and 154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.12, 333.95 and 154.84 is: 213.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.12 : 333.95 = 154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.12/333.95 = 154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.12x = 333.95 × 154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.12x = 51,708.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,708.82/242.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.57

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