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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.53, 361.56 and 154.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.53, 361.56 and 154.95 is: 231.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.53 : 361.56 = 154.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.53/361.56 = 154.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.53x = 361.56 × 154.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.53x = 56,023.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,023.72/241.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.95

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