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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.41, 361.71 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.41, 361.71 and 154.47 is: 231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.41 : 361.71 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.41/361.71 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.41x = 361.71 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.41x = 55,873.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,873.34/241.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.45

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