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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.37, 332.91 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.37, 332.91 and 152.76 is: 210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.37 : 332.91 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.37/332.91 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.37x = 332.91 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.37x = 50,855.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,855.33/241.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.70

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