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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.49, 362.22 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.49, 362.22 and 104.52 is: 156.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.49 : 362.22 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.49/362.22 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.49x = 362.22 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.49x = 37,859.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,859.23/241.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.78

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