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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.57, 361.74 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.57, 361.74 and 209.52 is: 313.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.57 : 361.74 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.57/361.74 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.57x = 361.74 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.57x = 75,791.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,791.76/241.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.75

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