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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.19, 334.10 and 153.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.19, 334.10 and 153.53 is: 211.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.19 : 334.10 = 153.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.19/334.10 = 153.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.19x = 334.10 × 153.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.19x = 51,293.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,293.09/242.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.79

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