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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.32, 361.68 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.32, 361.68 and 154.38 is: 231.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.32 : 361.68 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.32/361.68 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.32x = 361.68 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.32x = 55,836.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,836.16/241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.38

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