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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.34, 361.31 and 218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.34, 361.31 and 218.12 is: 326.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.34 : 361.31 = 218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.34/361.31 = 218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.34x = 361.31 × 218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.34x = 78,807.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,807.85/241.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.54

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