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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.09, 332.69 and 152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.09, 332.69 and 152.55 is: 210.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.09 : 332.69 = 152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.09/332.69 = 152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.09x = 332.69 × 152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.09x = 50,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,752.24/241.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.51

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