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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.32, 361.71 and 97.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.32, 361.71 and 97.02 is: 145.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.32 : 361.71 = 97.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.32/361.71 = 97.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.32x = 361.71 × 97.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.32x = 35,093.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,093.10/241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.42

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