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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.63, 362.42 and 68.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.63, 362.42 and 68.29 is: 102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.63 : 362.42 = 68.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.63/362.42 = 68.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.63x = 362.42 × 68.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.63x = 24,748.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,748.67/241.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.42

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