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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.64, 334.67 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.64, 334.67 and 155.25 is: 214.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.64 : 334.67 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.64/334.67 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.64x = 334.67 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.64x = 51,956.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,956.74/242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.13

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