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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.88, 362.82 and 144.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.88, 362.82 and 144.51 is: 216.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.88 : 362.82 = 144.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.88/362.82 = 144.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.88x = 362.82 × 144.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.88x = 52,431.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,431.12/241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.77

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