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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.12, 332.04 and 202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.12, 332.04 and 202.24 is: 278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.12 : 332.04 = 202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.12/332.04 = 202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.12x = 332.04 × 202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.12x = 67,151.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,151.77/241.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.50

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