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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.99, 333.86 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.99, 333.86 and 159.15 is: 219.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.99 : 333.86 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.99/333.86 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.99x = 333.86 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.99x = 53,133.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,133.82/241.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.57

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