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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.35, 332.52 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.35, 332.52 and 199.68 is: 275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.35 : 332.52 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.35/332.52 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.35x = 332.52 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.35x = 66,397.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,397.59/241.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.11

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