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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.62, 362.19 and 97.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.62, 362.19 and 97.23 is: 145.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.62 : 362.19 = 97.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.62/362.19 = 97.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.62x = 362.19 × 97.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.62x = 35,215.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,215.73/241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.75

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