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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.82, 334.98 and 155.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.82, 334.98 and 155.57 is: 214.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.82 : 334.98 = 155.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.82/334.98 = 155.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.82x = 334.98 × 155.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.82x = 52,111.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,111.16/242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.61

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