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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.41, 332.86 and 206.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.41, 332.86 and 206.32 is: 284.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.41 : 332.86 = 206.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.41/332.86 = 206.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.41x = 332.86 × 206.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.41x = 68,675.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,675.68/241.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.48

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