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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.32, 362.55 and 154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.32, 362.55 and 154.82 is: 232.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.32 : 362.55 = 154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.32/362.55 = 154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.32x = 362.55 × 154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.32x = 56,130.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,130.51/241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.60

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