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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.52, 333.59 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.52, 333.59 and 209.18 is: 288.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.52 : 333.59 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.52/333.59 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.52x = 333.59 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.52x = 69,779.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,779.21/241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.91

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