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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.16, 362.67 and 201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.16, 362.67 and 201.08 is: 302.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.16 : 362.67 = 201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.16/362.67 = 201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.16x = 362.67 × 201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.16x = 72,925.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,925.68/241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.40

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