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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.35, 362.07 and 111.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.35, 362.07 and 111.39 is: 167.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.35 : 362.07 = 111.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.35/362.07 = 111.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.35x = 362.07 × 111.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.35x = 40,330.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,330.98/241.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.11

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