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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.81, 362.62 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.81, 362.62 and 102.84 is: 154.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.81 : 362.62 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.81/362.62 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.81x = 362.62 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.81x = 37,290.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,290.61/241.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.22

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