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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.91, 362.63 and 155.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.91, 362.63 and 155.00 is: 232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.91 : 362.63 = 155.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.91/362.63 = 155.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.91x = 362.63 × 155.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.91x = 56,205.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,205.06/241.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.34

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