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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.88, 363.29 and 207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.88, 363.29 and 207.26 is: 311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.88 : 363.29 = 207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.88/363.29 = 207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.88x = 363.29 × 207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.88x = 75,293.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,293.80/241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.28

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