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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.10, 332.58 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.10, 332.58 and 152.42 is: 210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.10 : 332.58 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.10/332.58 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.10x = 332.58 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.10x = 50,690.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,690.18/241.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.25

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