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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.86, 333.72 and 204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.86, 333.72 and 204.96 is: 282.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.86 : 333.72 = 204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.86/333.72 = 204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.86x = 333.72 × 204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.86x = 68,399.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,399.25/241.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.81

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