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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.34, 361.74 and 219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.34, 361.74 and 219.56 is: 329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.34 : 361.74 = 219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.34/361.74 = 219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.34x = 361.74 × 219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.34x = 79,423.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,423.63/241.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.09

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