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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.85, 335.16 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.85, 335.16 and 155.52 is: 214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.85 : 335.16 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.85/335.16 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.85x = 335.16 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.85x = 52,124.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,124.08/242.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.63

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