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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.70, 361.02 and 207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.70, 361.02 and 207.59 is: 310.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.70 : 361.02 = 207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.70/361.02 = 207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.70x = 361.02 × 207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.70x = 74,943.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,943.10/241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.07

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