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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 332.91 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 332.91 and 204.66 is: 282.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 332.91 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/332.91 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 332.91 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 68,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,133.36/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.27

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