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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.27, 361.93 and 200.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.27, 361.93 and 200.23 is: 300.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.27 : 361.93 = 200.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.27/361.93 = 200.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.27x = 361.93 × 200.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.27x = 72,468.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,468.24/241.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.36

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