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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.52, 361.64 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.52, 361.64 and 209.84 is: 314.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.52 : 361.64 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.52/361.64 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.52x = 361.64 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.52x = 75,886.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,886.54/241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.20

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