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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.15, 332.46 and 152.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.15, 332.46 and 152.59 is: 210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.15 : 332.46 = 152.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.15/332.46 = 152.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.15x = 332.46 × 152.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.15x = 50,728.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,728.67/241.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.36

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