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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.08, 332.02 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.08, 332.02 and 208.32 is: 286.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.08 : 332.02 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.08/332.02 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.08x = 332.02 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.08x = 69,166.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,166.41/241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.90

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