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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.41, 362.28 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.41, 362.28 and 154.74 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.41 : 362.28 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.41/362.28 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.41x = 362.28 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.41x = 56,059.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,059.21/241.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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