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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.14, 332.49 and 208.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.14, 332.49 and 208.35 is: 287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.14 : 332.49 = 208.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.14/332.49 = 208.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.14x = 332.49 × 208.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.14x = 69,274.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,274.29/241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.28

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