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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.76, 333.28 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.76, 333.28 and 208.44 is: 287.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.76 : 333.28 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.76/333.28 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.76x = 333.28 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.76x = 69,468.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,468.88/241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.35

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