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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.24, 334.08 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.24, 334.08 and 154.88 is: 213.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.24 : 334.08 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.24/334.08 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.24x = 334.08 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.24x = 51,742.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,742.31/242.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.60

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