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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.24, 361.91 and 143.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.24, 361.91 and 143.83 is: 215.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.24 : 361.91 = 143.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.24/361.91 = 143.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.24x = 361.91 × 143.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.24x = 52,053.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,053.52/241.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.77

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