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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.53, 333.33 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.53, 333.33 and 153.03 is: 211.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.53 : 333.33 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.53/333.33 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.53x = 333.33 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.53x = 51,009.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,009.49/241.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.19

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