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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.07, 361.60 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.07, 361.60 and 200.52 is: 300.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.07 : 361.60 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.07/361.60 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.07x = 361.60 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.07x = 72,508.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,508.03/241.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.78

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