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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.40, 361.82 and 144.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.40, 361.82 and 144.74 is: 216.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.40 : 361.82 = 144.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.40/361.82 = 144.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.40x = 361.82 × 144.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.40x = 52,369.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,369.83/241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.94

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