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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.41, 362.31 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.41, 362.31 and 104.52 is: 156.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.41 : 362.31 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.41/362.31 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.41x = 362.31 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.41x = 37,868.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,868.64/241.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.86

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