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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.49, 334.72 and 154.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.49, 334.72 and 154.03 is: 212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.49 : 334.72 = 154.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.49/334.72 = 154.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.49x = 334.72 × 154.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.49x = 51,556.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,556.15/242.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.61

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