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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.48, 362.37 and 218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.48, 362.37 and 218.70 is: 328.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.48 : 362.37 = 218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.48/362.37 = 218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.48x = 362.37 × 218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.48x = 79,251.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,251.14/241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.19

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