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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.25, 362.22 and 159.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.25, 362.22 and 159.23 is: 239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.25 : 362.22 = 159.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.25/362.22 = 159.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.25x = 362.22 × 159.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.25x = 57,674.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,674.48/241.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.07

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