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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.27, 361.98 and 104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.27, 361.98 and 104.31 is: 156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.27 : 361.98 = 104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.27/361.98 = 104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.27x = 361.98 × 104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.27x = 37,758.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,758.13/241.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.50

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