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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.13, 332.61 and 158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.13, 332.61 and 158.30 is: 218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.13 : 332.61 = 158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.13/332.61 = 158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.13x = 332.61 × 158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.13x = 52,652.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,652.16/241.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.36

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