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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.80, 332.91 and 204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.80, 332.91 and 204.90 is: 282.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.80 : 332.91 = 204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.80/332.91 = 204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.80x = 332.91 × 204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.80x = 68,213.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,213.26/241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.11

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