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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.57, 362.35 and 201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.57, 362.35 and 201.02 is: 301.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.57 : 362.35 = 201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.57/362.35 = 201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.57x = 362.35 × 201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.57x = 72,839.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,839.60/241.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.53

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