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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.68, 362.88 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.68, 362.88 and 203.16 is: 305.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.68 : 362.88 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.68/362.88 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.68x = 362.88 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.68x = 73,722.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,722.70/241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.04

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