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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.92, 363.02 and 144.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.92, 363.02 and 144.45 is: 216.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.92 : 363.02 = 144.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.92/363.02 = 144.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.92x = 363.02 × 144.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.92x = 52,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,437.52/241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.76

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