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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.53, 333.24 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.53, 333.24 and 204.35 is: 281.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.53 : 333.24 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.53/333.24 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.53x = 333.24 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.53x = 68,095.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,095.93/241.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.94

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