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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.83, 335.13 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.83, 335.13 and 155.50 is: 214.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.83 : 335.13 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.83/335.13 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.83x = 335.13 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.83x = 52,112.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,112.72/242.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.61

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