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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.22, 332.88 and 130.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.22, 332.88 and 130.69 is: 180.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.22 : 332.88 = 130.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.22/332.88 = 130.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.22x = 332.88 × 130.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.22x = 43,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,504.50/241.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.35

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