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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.28, 332.85 and 158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.28, 332.85 and 158.28 is: 218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.28 : 332.85 = 158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.28/332.85 = 158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.28x = 332.85 × 158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.28x = 52,683.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,683.50/241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.35

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