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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 361.98 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 361.98 and 206.64 is: 309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 361.98 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/361.98 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 361.98 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 74,799.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,799.55/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.88

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