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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.22, 361.34 and 143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.22, 361.34 and 143.50 is: 214.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.22 : 361.34 = 143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.22/361.34 = 143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.22x = 361.34 × 143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.22x = 51,852.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,852.29/241.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.96

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