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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.70, 362.86 and 155.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.70, 362.86 and 155.02 is: 232.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.70 : 362.86 = 155.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.70/362.86 = 155.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.70x = 362.86 × 155.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.70x = 56,250.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,250.56/241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.73

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