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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.71, 361.62 and 217.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.71, 361.62 and 217.11 is: 324.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.71 : 361.62 = 217.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.71/361.62 = 217.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.71x = 361.62 × 217.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.71x = 78,511.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,511.32/241.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.82

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