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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.32, 362.24 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.32, 362.24 and 215.48 is: 323.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.32 : 362.24 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.32/362.24 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.32x = 362.24 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.32x = 78,055.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,055.48/241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.45

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