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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.79, 360.96 and 212.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.79, 360.96 and 212.42 is: 317.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.79 : 360.96 = 212.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.79/360.96 = 212.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.79x = 360.96 × 212.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.79x = 76,675.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,675.23/241.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.12

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