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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.47, 332.95 and 206.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.47, 332.95 and 206.39 is: 284.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.47 : 332.95 = 206.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.47/332.95 = 206.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.47x = 332.95 × 206.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.47x = 68,717.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,717.55/241.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.58

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