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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.22, 361.92 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.22, 361.92 and 145.10 is: 217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.22 : 361.92 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.22/361.92 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.22x = 361.92 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.22x = 52,514.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,514.59/241.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.70

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