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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.90, 363.23 and 208.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.90, 363.23 and 208.03 is: 312.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.90 : 363.23 = 208.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.90/363.23 = 208.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.90x = 363.23 × 208.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.90x = 75,562.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,562.74/241.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.37

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