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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.76, 361.17 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.76, 361.17 and 154.40 is: 230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.76 : 361.17 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.76/361.17 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.76x = 361.17 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.76x = 55,762.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,762.07/241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.65

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