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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.43, 332.50 and 210.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.43, 332.50 and 210.33 is: 289.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.43 : 332.50 = 210.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.43/332.50 = 210.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.43x = 332.50 × 210.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.43x = 69,934.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,934.73/241.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.67

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