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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.91, 333.82 and 153.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.91, 333.82 and 153.37 is: 211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.91 : 333.82 = 153.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.91/333.82 = 153.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.91x = 333.82 × 153.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.91x = 51,197.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,197.97/241.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.64

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