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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.47, 362.13 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.47, 362.13 and 95.22 is: 142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.47 : 362.13 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.47/362.13 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.47x = 362.13 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.47x = 34,482.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,482.02/241.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.80

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