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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.28, 334.41 and 154.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.28, 334.41 and 154.90 is: 213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.28 : 334.41 = 154.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.28/334.41 = 154.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.28x = 334.41 × 154.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.28x = 51,799.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,799.95/242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.80

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