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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.32, 334.29 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.32, 334.29 and 155.08 is: 213.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.32 : 334.29 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.32/334.29 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.32x = 334.29 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.32x = 51,841.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,841.69/242.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.94

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