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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.72, 362.10 and 145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.72, 362.10 and 145.72 is: 218.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.72 : 362.10 = 145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.72/362.10 = 145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.72x = 362.10 × 145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.72x = 52,765.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,765.21/241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.29

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