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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.42, 333.15 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.42, 333.15 and 143.22 is: 197.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.42 : 333.15 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.42/333.15 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.42x = 333.15 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.42x = 47,713.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,713.74/241.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.64

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