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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 362.81 and 207.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 362.81 and 207.23 is: 311.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 362.81 = 207.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/362.81 = 207.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 362.81 × 207.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 75,183.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,183.82/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.47

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