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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.78, 335.25 and 155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.78, 335.25 and 155.60 is: 214.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.78 : 335.25 = 155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.78/335.25 = 155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.78x = 335.25 × 155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.78x = 52,164.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,164.90/242.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.86

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