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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.79, 363.08 and 201.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.79, 363.08 and 201.13 is: 302.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.79 : 363.08 = 201.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.79/363.08 = 201.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.79x = 363.08 × 201.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.79x = 73,027.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,027.92/241.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.04

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