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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.20, 334.35 and 154.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.20, 334.35 and 154.93 is: 213.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.20 : 334.35 = 154.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.20/334.35 = 154.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.20x = 334.35 × 154.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.20x = 51,800.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,800.85/242.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.88

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