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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.11, 362.21 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.11, 362.21 and 144.99 is: 217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.11 : 362.21 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.11/362.21 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.11x = 362.21 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.11x = 52,516.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,516.10/241.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.81

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