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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.97, 363.05 and 145.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.97, 363.05 and 145.85 is: 218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.97 : 363.05 = 145.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.97/363.05 = 145.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.97x = 363.05 × 145.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.97x = 52,950.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,950.11/241.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.83

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