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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.06, 332.67 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.06, 332.67 and 153.72 is: 212.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.06 : 332.67 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.06/332.67 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.06x = 332.67 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.06x = 51,138.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,138.03/241.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.14

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