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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.67, 333.17 and 206.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.67, 333.17 and 206.55 is: 284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.67 : 333.17 = 206.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.67/333.17 = 206.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.67x = 333.17 × 206.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.67x = 68,816.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,816.26/241.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.75

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