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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.16, 362.14 and 212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.16, 362.14 and 212.44 is: 319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.16 : 362.14 = 212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.16/362.14 = 212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.16x = 362.14 × 212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.16x = 76,933.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,933.02/241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.01

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