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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.02, 332.60 and 153.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.02, 332.60 and 153.69 is: 212.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.02 : 332.60 = 153.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.02/332.60 = 153.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.02x = 332.60 × 153.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.02x = 51,117.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,117.29/241.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.09

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