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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.45, 361.28 and 144.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.45, 361.28 and 144.01 is: 215.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.45 : 361.28 = 144.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.45/361.28 = 144.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.45x = 361.28 × 144.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.45x = 52,027.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,027.32/241.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.48

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