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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.33, 362.02 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.33, 362.02 and 104.34 is: 156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.33 : 362.02 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.33/362.02 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.33x = 362.02 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.33x = 37,772.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,772.42/241.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.52

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