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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.49, 361.61 and 200.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.49, 361.61 and 200.79 is: 300.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.49 : 361.61 = 200.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.49/361.61 = 200.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.49x = 361.61 × 200.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.49x = 72,607.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,607.42/241.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.66

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