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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.02, 332.37 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.02, 332.37 and 175.41 is: 241.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.02 : 332.37 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.02/332.37 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.02x = 332.37 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.02x = 58,301.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,301.02/241.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.89

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