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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.21, 332.74 and 152.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.21, 332.74 and 152.53 is: 210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.21 : 332.74 = 152.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.21/332.74 = 152.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.21x = 332.74 × 152.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.21x = 50,752.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,752.07/241.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.40

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