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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.16, 332.51 and 210.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.16, 332.51 and 210.41 is: 290.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.16 : 332.51 = 210.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.16/332.51 = 210.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.16x = 332.51 × 210.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.16x = 69,960.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,960.71/241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.11

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