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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.85, 333.80 and 159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.85, 333.80 and 159.02 is: 219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.85 : 333.80 = 159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.85/333.80 = 159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.85x = 333.80 × 159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.85x = 53,080.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,080.88/241.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.48

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