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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.34, 333.04 and 157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.34, 333.04 and 157.35 is: 217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.34 : 333.04 = 157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.34/333.04 = 157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.34x = 333.04 × 157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.34x = 52,403.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,403.91/241.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.14

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