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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.84, 362.28 and 211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.84, 362.28 and 211.30 is: 316.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.84 : 362.28 = 211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.84/362.28 = 211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.84x = 362.28 × 211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.84x = 76,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,549.76/241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.53

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