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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.35, 332.97 and 152.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.35, 332.97 and 152.81 is: 210.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.35 : 332.97 = 152.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.35/332.97 = 152.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.35x = 332.97 × 152.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.35x = 50,879.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,879.48/241.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.81

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