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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.04, 361.22 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.04, 361.22 and 143.56 is: 215.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.04 : 361.22 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.04/361.22 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.04x = 361.22 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.04x = 51,856.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,856.74/241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.14

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