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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.53, 334.60 and 155.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.53, 334.60 and 155.35 is: 214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.53 : 334.60 = 155.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.53/334.60 = 155.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.53x = 334.60 × 155.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.53x = 51,980.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,980.11/242.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.32

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