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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.01, 332.61 and 208.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.01, 332.61 and 208.34 is: 287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.01 : 332.61 = 208.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.01/332.61 = 208.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.01x = 332.61 × 208.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.01x = 69,295.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,295.97/241.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.52

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