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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.05, 361.88 and 205.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.05, 361.88 and 205.21 is: 308.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.05 : 361.88 = 205.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.05/361.88 = 205.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.05x = 361.88 × 205.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.05x = 74,261.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,261.39/241.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.07

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