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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.05, 332.56 and 152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.05, 332.56 and 152.49 is: 210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.05 : 332.56 = 152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.05/332.56 = 152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.05x = 332.56 × 152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.05x = 50,712.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,712.07/241.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.38

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