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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.28, 332.64 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.28, 332.64 and 194.24 is: 267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.28 : 332.64 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.28/332.64 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.28x = 332.64 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.28x = 64,611.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,611.99/241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.79

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