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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.56, 361.62 and 217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.56, 361.62 and 217.56 is: 325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.56 : 361.62 = 217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.56/361.62 = 217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.56x = 361.62 × 217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.56x = 78,674.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,674.05/241.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.69

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