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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.13, 332.76 and 153.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.13, 332.76 and 153.86 is: 212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.13 : 332.76 = 153.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.13/332.76 = 153.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.13x = 332.76 × 153.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.13x = 51,196.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,196.79/241.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.32

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