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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.11, 362.25 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.11, 362.25 and 201.42 is: 302.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.11 : 362.25 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.11/362.25 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.11x = 362.25 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.11x = 72,964.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,964.40/241.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.62

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