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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.25, 362.32 and 159.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.25, 362.32 and 159.05 is: 238.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.25 : 362.32 = 159.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.25/362.32 = 159.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.25x = 362.32 × 159.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.25x = 57,627.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,627.50/241.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.88

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