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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.07, 332.57 and 152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.07, 332.57 and 152.51 is: 210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.07 : 332.57 = 152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.07/332.57 = 152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.07x = 332.57 × 152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.07x = 50,719.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,719.49/241.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.39

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