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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.37, 332.87 and 158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.37, 332.87 and 158.44 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.37 : 332.87 = 158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.37/332.87 = 158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.37x = 332.87 × 158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.37x = 52,739.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,739.55/241.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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