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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.63, 332.45 and 208.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.63, 332.45 and 208.83 is: 287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.63 : 332.45 = 208.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.63/332.45 = 208.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.63x = 332.45 × 208.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.63x = 69,422.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,422.83/241.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.31

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