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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.28, 332.88 and 218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.28, 332.88 and 218 is: 300.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.28 : 332.88 = 218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.28/332.88 = 218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.28x = 332.88 × 218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.28x = 72,567.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,567.84/241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.76

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