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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.47, 362.33 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.47, 362.33 and 104.55 is: 156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.47 : 362.33 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.47/362.33 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.47x = 362.33 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.47x = 37,881.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,881.08/241.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.88

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