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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.24, 332.76 and 213.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.24, 332.76 and 213.16 is: 294.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.24 : 332.76 = 213.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.24/332.76 = 213.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.24x = 332.76 × 213.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.24x = 70,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,931.12/241.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.03

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