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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.90, 335.27 and 155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.90, 335.27 and 155.56 is: 214.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.90 : 335.27 = 155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.90/335.27 = 155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.90x = 335.27 × 155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.90x = 52,154.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,154.60/242.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.72

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