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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.46, 362.04 and 97.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.46, 362.04 and 97.22 is: 145.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.46 : 362.04 = 97.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.46/362.04 = 97.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.46x = 362.04 × 97.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.46x = 35,197.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,197.53/241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.77

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