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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.88, 362.32 and 207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.88, 362.32 and 207.04 is: 310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.88 : 362.32 = 207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.88/362.32 = 207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.88x = 362.32 × 207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.88x = 75,014.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,014.73/241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.13

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