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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.44, 1,457.14 and 241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.44, 1,457.14 and 241 is: 361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.44 : 1,457.14 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.44/1,457.14 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.44x = 1,457.14 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.44x = 351,170.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,170.74/971.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.50

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