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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.68, 332.98 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.68, 332.98 and 202.20 is: 278.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.68 : 332.98 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.68/332.98 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.68x = 332.98 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.68x = 67,328.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,328.56/241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.59

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