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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.44, 334.53 and 155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.44, 334.53 and 155.10 is: 214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.44 : 334.53 = 155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.44/334.53 = 155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.44x = 334.53 × 155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.44x = 51,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,885.60/242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.01

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