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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.34, 362.15 and 104.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.34, 362.15 and 104.38 is: 156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.34 : 362.15 = 104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.34/362.15 = 104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.34x = 362.15 × 104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.34x = 37,801.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,801.22/241.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.63

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