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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.58, 333.42 and 153.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.58, 333.42 and 153.11 is: 211.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.58 : 333.42 = 153.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.58/333.42 = 153.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.58x = 333.42 × 153.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.58x = 51,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,048.32/241.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.31

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