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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.33, 361.41 and 202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.33, 361.41 and 202.29 is: 302.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.33 : 361.41 = 202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.33/361.41 = 202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.33x = 361.41 × 202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.33x = 73,109.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,109.63/241.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.94

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