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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.20, 362.10 and 205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.20, 362.10 and 205.02 is: 307.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.20 : 362.10 = 205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.20/362.10 = 205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.20x = 362.10 × 205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.20x = 74,237.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,237.74/241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.79

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