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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.29, 332.91 and 153.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.29, 332.91 and 153.81 is: 212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.29 : 332.91 = 153.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.29/332.91 = 153.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.29x = 332.91 × 153.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.29x = 51,204.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,204.89/241.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.21

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