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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.61, 362.33 and 97.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.61, 362.33 and 97.29 is: 145.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.61 : 362.33 = 97.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.61/362.33 = 97.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.61x = 362.33 × 97.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.61x = 35,251.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,251.09/241.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.90

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