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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.60, 332.40 and 204.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.60, 332.40 and 204.88 is: 281.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.60 : 332.40 = 204.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.60/332.40 = 204.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.60x = 332.40 × 204.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.60x = 68,102.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,102.11/241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.88

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