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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.10, 360.77 and 154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.10, 360.77 and 154.43 is: 231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.10 : 360.77 = 154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.10/360.77 = 154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.10x = 360.77 × 154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.10x = 55,711.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,711.14/241.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.08

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