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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.04, 359.50 and 216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.04, 359.50 and 216.56 is: 322.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.04 : 359.50 = 216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.04/359.50 = 216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.04x = 359.50 × 216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.04x = 77,853.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,853.32/241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.99

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