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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.10, 362.23 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.10, 362.23 and 154.60 is: 232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.10 : 362.23 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.10/362.23 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.10x = 362.23 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.10x = 56,000.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,000.76/241.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.27

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