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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.20, 332.63 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.20, 332.63 and 153.72 is: 211.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.20 : 332.63 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.20/332.63 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.20x = 332.63 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.20x = 51,131.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,131.88/241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.99

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