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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.96, 335.34 and 155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.96, 335.34 and 155.72 is: 214.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.96 : 335.34 = 155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.96/335.34 = 155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.96x = 335.34 × 155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.96x = 52,219.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,219.14/242.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.93

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