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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.29, 334.28 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.29, 334.28 and 154.94 is: 213.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.29 : 334.28 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.29/334.28 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.29x = 334.28 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.29x = 51,792.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,792.57/242.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.77

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