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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.17, 332.70 and 207.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.17, 332.70 and 207.92 is: 286.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.17 : 332.70 = 207.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.17/332.70 = 207.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.17x = 332.70 × 207.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.17x = 69,174.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,174.98/241.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.83

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