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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.56, 334.86 and 155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.56, 334.86 and 155.38 is: 214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.56 : 334.86 = 155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.56/334.86 = 155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.56x = 334.86 × 155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.56x = 52,030.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,030.55/242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.51

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