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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.01, 361.52 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.01, 361.52 and 144.75 is: 217.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.01 : 361.52 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.01/361.52 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.01x = 361.52 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.01x = 52,329.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,329.30/241.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.13

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