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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.14, 361.77 and 214.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.14, 361.77 and 214.29 is: 321.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.14 : 361.77 = 214.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.14/361.77 = 214.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.14x = 361.77 × 214.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.14x = 77,523.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,523.69/241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.49

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