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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.41, 362.21 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.41, 362.21 and 95.23 is: 142.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.41 : 362.21 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.41/362.21 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.41x = 362.21 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.41x = 34,493.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,493.23/241.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.88

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