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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.84, 362.05 and 218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.84, 362.05 and 218.62 is: 327.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.84 : 362.05 = 218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.84/362.05 = 218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.84x = 362.05 × 218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.84x = 79,151.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,151.37/241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.29

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