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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.92, 360.68 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.92, 360.68 and 214.56 is: 319.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.92 : 360.68 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.92/360.68 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.92x = 360.68 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.92x = 77,387.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,387.50/241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.89

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