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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.20, 332.86 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.20, 332.86 and 153.88 is: 212.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.20 : 332.86 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.20/332.86 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.20x = 332.86 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.20x = 51,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,220.50/241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.36

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