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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 332.82 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 332.82 and 215.16 is: 296.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 332.82 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/332.82 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 332.82 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 71,609.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,609.55/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.67

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