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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.11, 332.51 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.11, 332.51 and 208.17 is: 287.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.11 : 332.51 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.11/332.51 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.11x = 332.51 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.11x = 69,217.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,217.57/241.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.08

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