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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.22, 334.14 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.22, 334.14 and 154.80 is: 213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.22 : 334.14 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.22/334.14 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.22x = 334.14 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.22x = 51,724.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,724.87/242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.55

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