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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.56, 360.27 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.56, 360.27 and 207 is: 308.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.56 : 360.27 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.56/360.27 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.56x = 360.27 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.56x = 74,575.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,575.89/241.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.73

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