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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.00, 332.66 and 158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.00, 332.66 and 158.13 is: 218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.00 : 332.66 = 158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.00/332.66 = 158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.00x = 332.66 × 158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.00x = 52,604.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,604.15/241.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.28

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