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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.71, 332.67 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.71, 332.67 and 210.48 is: 289.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.71 : 332.67 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.71/332.67 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.71x = 332.67 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.71x = 70,020.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,020.38/241.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.69

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