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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.20, 332.10 and 185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.20, 332.10 and 185.24 is: 255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.20 : 332.10 = 185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.20/332.10 = 185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.20x = 332.10 × 185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.20x = 61,516.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,516.54/241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.04

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