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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.26, 361.52 and 216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.26, 361.52 and 216.88 is: 324.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.26 : 361.52 = 216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.26/361.52 = 216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.26x = 361.52 × 216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.26x = 78,406.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,406.46/241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.99

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