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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.29, 332.85 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.29, 332.85 and 158.52 is: 218.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.29 : 332.85 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.29/332.85 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.29x = 332.85 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.29x = 52,763.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,763.38/241.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.67

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