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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.30, 360.18 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.30, 360.18 and 207.28 is: 309.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.30 : 360.18 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.30/360.18 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.30x = 360.18 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.30x = 74,659.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,659.19/241.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.40

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