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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.25, 334.10 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.25, 334.10 and 153.63 is: 211.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.25 : 334.10 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.25/334.10 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.25x = 334.10 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.25x = 51,327.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,327.01/242.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.88

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