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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.97, 362.97 and 68.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.97, 362.97 and 68.64 is: 102.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.97 : 362.97 = 68.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.97/362.97 = 68.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.97x = 362.97 × 68.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.97x = 24,914.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,914.26/241.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.96

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