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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.12, 332.60 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.12, 332.60 and 157.12 is: 216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.12 : 332.60 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.12/332.60 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.12x = 332.60 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.12x = 52,255.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,255.66/241.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.72

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