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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.36, 332.91 and 152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.36, 332.91 and 152.75 is: 210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.36 : 332.91 = 152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.36/332.91 = 152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.36x = 332.91 × 152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.36x = 50,852.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,852.83/241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.70

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