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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.42, 334.58 and 155.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.42, 334.58 and 155.06 is: 214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.42 : 334.58 = 155.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.42/334.58 = 155.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.42x = 334.58 × 155.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.42x = 51,879.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,879.97/242.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.01

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