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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.35, 361.62 and 203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.35, 361.62 and 203.10 is: 304.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.35 : 361.62 = 203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.35/361.62 = 203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.35x = 361.62 × 203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.35x = 73,445.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,445.02/241.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.31

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