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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.34, 332.88 and 152.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.34, 332.88 and 152.78 is: 210.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.34 : 332.88 = 152.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.34/332.88 = 152.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.34x = 332.88 × 152.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.34x = 50,855.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,855.74/241.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.73

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