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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.33, 362.48 and 144.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.33, 362.48 and 144.02 is: 216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.33 : 362.48 = 144.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.33/362.48 = 144.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.33x = 362.48 × 144.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.33x = 52,203.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,203.46/241.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.32

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