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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.16, 334.38 and 154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.16, 334.38 and 154.98 is: 214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.16 : 334.38 = 154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.16/334.38 = 154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.16x = 334.38 × 154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.16x = 51,822.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,822.79/242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.01

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