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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.31, 361.98 and 70.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.31, 361.98 and 70.31 is: 105.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.31 : 361.98 = 70.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.31/361.98 = 70.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.31x = 361.98 × 70.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.31x = 25,451.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,451.72/241.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.47

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