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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.05, 333.02 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.05, 333.02 and 158.12 is: 218.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.05 : 333.02 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.05/333.02 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.05x = 333.02 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.05x = 52,658.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,658.35/241.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.46

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