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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.24, 362.40 and 209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.24, 362.40 and 209.92 is: 315.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.24 : 362.40 = 209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.24/362.40 = 209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.24x = 362.40 × 209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.24x = 76,075.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,075.01/241.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.35

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