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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.30, 334.43 and 217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.30, 334.43 and 217 is: 300.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.30 : 334.43 = 217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.30/334.43 = 217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.30x = 334.43 × 217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.30x = 72,571.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,571.31/241.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.75

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