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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.93, 333.70 and 158.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.93, 333.70 and 158.89 is: 219.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.93 : 333.70 = 158.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.93/333.70 = 158.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.93x = 333.70 × 158.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.93x = 53,021.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,021.59/241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.16

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