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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.44, 332.82 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.44, 332.82 and 199.94 is: 275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.44 : 332.82 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.44/332.82 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.44x = 332.82 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.44x = 66,544.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,544.03/241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.61

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