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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.46, 362.32 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.46, 362.32 and 144.16 is: 216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.46 : 362.32 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.46/362.32 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.46x = 362.32 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.46x = 52,232.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,232.05/241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.32

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