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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.08, 332.76 and 158.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.08, 332.76 and 158.05 is: 218.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.08 : 332.76 = 158.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.08/332.76 = 158.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.08x = 332.76 × 158.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.08x = 52,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,592.72/241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.15

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