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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.43, 361.62 and 159.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.43, 361.62 and 159.07 is: 238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.43 : 361.62 = 159.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.43/361.62 = 159.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.43x = 361.62 × 159.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.43x = 57,524.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,524.13/241.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.26

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