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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.27, 332.98 and 153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.27, 332.98 and 153.99 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.27 : 332.98 = 153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.27/332.98 = 153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.27x = 332.98 × 153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.27x = 51,275.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,275.21/241.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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