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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.52, 362.32 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.52, 362.32 and 95.31 is: 142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.52 : 362.32 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.52/362.32 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.52x = 362.32 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.52x = 34,532.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,532.48/241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.98

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