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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.85, 362.33 and 217.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.85, 362.33 and 217.79 is: 326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.85 : 362.33 = 217.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.85/362.33 = 217.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.85x = 362.33 × 217.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.85x = 78,908.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,908.95/241.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.28

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