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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.32, 362.07 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.32, 362.07 and 111.31 is: 167.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.32 : 362.07 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.32/362.07 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.32x = 362.07 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.32x = 40,302.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,302.01/241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.01

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