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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.14, 361.29 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.14, 361.29 and 144.75 is: 216.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.14 : 361.29 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.14/361.29 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.14x = 361.29 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.14x = 52,296.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,296.73/241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.87

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