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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.07, 332.28 and 153.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.07, 332.28 and 153.59 is: 211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.07 : 332.28 = 153.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.07/332.28 = 153.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.07x = 332.28 × 153.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.07x = 51,033.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,033.22/241.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.70

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