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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.05, 331.99 and 208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.05, 331.99 and 208.24 is: 286.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.05 : 331.99 = 208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.05/331.99 = 208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.05x = 331.99 × 208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.05x = 69,133.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,133.60/241.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.80

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