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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.68, 360.54 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.68, 360.54 and 203.40 is: 303.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.68 : 360.54 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.68/360.54 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.68x = 360.54 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.68x = 73,333.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,333.84/241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.43

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