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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 333.05 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 333.05 and 158.36 is: 218.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 333.05 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/333.05 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 333.05 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 52,739.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,739.34/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.49

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