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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.18, 332.30 and 199.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.18, 332.30 and 199.60 is: 275.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.18 : 332.30 = 199.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.18/332.30 = 199.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.18x = 332.30 × 199.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.18x = 66,327.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,327.08/241.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.01

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