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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.50, 333.06 and 158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.50, 333.06 and 158.58 is: 218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.50 : 333.06 = 158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.50/333.06 = 158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.50x = 333.06 × 158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.50x = 52,816.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,816.65/241.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.70

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