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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.62, 332.62 and 210.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.62, 332.62 and 210.10 is: 289.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.62 : 332.62 = 210.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.62/332.62 = 210.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.62x = 332.62 × 210.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.62x = 69,883.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,883.46/241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.23

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