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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.66, 1,457.47 and 241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.66, 1,457.47 and 241.23 is: 361.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.66 : 1,457.47 = 241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.66/1,457.47 = 241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.66x = 1,457.47 × 241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.66x = 351,584.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,584.89/971.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.84

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