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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 362.27 and 97.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 362.27 and 97.10 is: 145.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 362.27 = 97.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/362.27 = 97.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 362.27 × 97.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 35,176.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,176.42/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.73

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