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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.25, 334.31 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.25, 334.31 and 154.94 is: 213.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.25 : 334.31 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.25/334.31 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.25x = 334.31 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.25x = 51,795.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,795.55/242.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.81

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