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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.62, 362.18 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.62, 362.18 and 154.92 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.62 : 362.18 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.62/362.18 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.62x = 362.18 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.62x = 56,108.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,108.93/241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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