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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.10, 360.72 and 202.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.10, 360.72 and 202.70 is: 303.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.10 : 360.72 = 202.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.10/360.72 = 202.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.10x = 360.72 × 202.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.10x = 73,117.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,117.94/241.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.27

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