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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.32, 334.39 and 155.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.32, 334.39 and 155.11 is: 214.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.32 : 334.39 = 155.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.32/334.39 = 155.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.32x = 334.39 × 155.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.32x = 51,867.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,867.23/242.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.04

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