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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.71, 360.48 and 211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.71, 360.48 and 211.05 is: 314.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.71 : 360.48 = 211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.71/360.48 = 211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.71x = 360.48 × 211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.71x = 76,079.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,079.30/241.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.75

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