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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.37, 362.08 and 104.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.37, 362.08 and 104.41 is: 156.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.37 : 362.08 = 104.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.37/362.08 = 104.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.37x = 362.08 × 104.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.37x = 37,803.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,803.61/241.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.62

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