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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.24, 333.12 and 175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.24, 333.12 and 175.60 is: 242.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.24 : 333.12 = 175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.24/333.12 = 175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.24x = 333.12 × 175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.24x = 58,495.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,495.87/241.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.48

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