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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.53, 362.23 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.53, 362.23 and 68.16 is: 102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.53 : 362.23 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.53/362.23 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.53x = 362.23 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.53x = 24,689.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,689.60/241.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.22

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