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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.92, 361.08 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.92, 361.08 and 211.14 is: 315.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.92 : 361.08 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.92/361.08 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.92x = 361.08 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.92x = 76,238.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,238.43/241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.14

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