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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.66, 362.24 and 200.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.66, 362.24 and 200.74 is: 300.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.66 : 362.24 = 200.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.66/362.24 = 200.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.66x = 362.24 × 200.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.66x = 72,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,716.06/241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.90

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