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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.61, 332.89 and 158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.61, 332.89 and 158.58 is: 218.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.61 : 332.89 = 158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.61/332.89 = 158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.61x = 332.89 × 158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.61x = 52,788.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,788.69/241.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.48

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