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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.53, 333.24 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.53, 333.24 and 143.28 is: 197.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.53 : 333.24 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.53/333.24 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.53x = 333.24 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.53x = 47,746.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,746.63/241.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.68

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