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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.02, 332.22 and 196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.02, 332.22 and 196.94 is: 271.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.02 : 332.22 = 196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.02/332.22 = 196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.02x = 332.22 × 196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.02x = 65,428.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,428.24/241.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.46

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