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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.53, 362.06 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.53, 362.06 and 154.62 is: 231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.53 : 362.06 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.53/362.06 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.53x = 362.06 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.53x = 55,982.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,982.10/241.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.78

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