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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.31, 362.15 and 97.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.31, 362.15 and 97.13 is: 145.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.31 : 362.15 = 97.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.31/362.15 = 97.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.31x = 362.15 × 97.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.31x = 35,175.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,175.14/241.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.77

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