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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 362.34 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 362.34 and 201.42 is: 302.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 362.34 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/362.34 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 362.34 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 72,982.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,982.52/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.36

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