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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.18, 361.41 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.18, 361.41 and 155.50 is: 233.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.18 : 361.41 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.18/361.41 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.18x = 361.41 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.18x = 56,199.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,199.26/241.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.02

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