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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.04, 361.48 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.04, 361.48 and 154.26 is: 231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.04 : 361.48 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.04/361.48 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.04x = 361.48 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.04x = 55,761.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,761.90/241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.34

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