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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.44, 333.23 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.44, 333.23 and 143.16 is: 197.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.44 : 333.23 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.44/333.23 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.44x = 333.23 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.44x = 47,704.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,704.49/241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.58

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