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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.24, 334.32 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.24, 334.32 and 154.94 is: 213.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.24 : 334.32 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.24/334.32 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.24x = 334.32 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.24x = 51,799.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,799.54/242.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.84

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