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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.34, 332.89 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.34, 332.89 and 153.98 is: 212.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.34 : 332.89 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.34/332.89 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.34x = 332.89 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.34x = 51,256.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,256.35/241.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.38

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