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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.40, 333.18 and 158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.40, 333.18 and 158.58 is: 218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.40 : 333.18 = 158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.40/333.18 = 158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.40x = 333.18 × 158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.40x = 52,835.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,835.68/241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.87

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