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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.41, 333.54 and 204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.41, 333.54 and 204.96 is: 283.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.41 : 333.54 = 204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.41/333.54 = 204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.41x = 333.54 × 204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.41x = 68,362.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,362.36/241.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.18

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