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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.43, 333.23 and 158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.43, 333.23 and 158.58 is: 218.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.43 : 333.23 = 158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.43/333.23 = 158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.43x = 333.23 × 158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.43x = 52,842.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,842.82/241.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.88

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