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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.41, 361.36 and 154.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.41, 361.36 and 154.45 is: 231.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.41 : 361.36 = 154.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.41/361.36 = 154.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.41x = 361.36 × 154.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.41x = 55,812.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,812.05/241.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.19

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