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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.82, 360.59 and 213.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.82, 360.59 and 213.04 is: 317.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.82 : 360.59 = 213.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.82/360.59 = 213.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.82x = 360.59 × 213.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.82x = 76,819.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,819.03/241.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.67

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