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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.44, 362.16 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.44, 362.16 and 200.16 is: 300.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.44 : 362.16 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.44/362.16 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.44x = 362.16 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.44x = 72,489.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,489.95/241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.24

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