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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.17, 361.22 and 217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.17, 361.22 and 217.14 is: 325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.17 : 361.22 = 217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.17/361.22 = 217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.17x = 361.22 × 217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.17x = 78,434.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,434.23/241.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.22

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