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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 332.64 and 175.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 332.64 and 175.91 is: 242.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 332.64 = 175.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/332.64 = 175.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 332.64 × 175.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 58,513.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,513.04/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.41

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