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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.44, 332.64 and 219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.44, 332.64 and 219.84 is: 302.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.44 : 332.64 = 219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.44/332.64 = 219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.44x = 332.64 × 219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.44x = 73,127.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,127.58/241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.88

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