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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.66, 334.61 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.66, 334.61 and 155.22 is: 214.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.66 : 334.61 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.66/334.61 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.66x = 334.61 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.66x = 51,938.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,938.16/242.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.04

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