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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.92, 361.55 and 216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.92, 361.55 and 216.54 is: 323.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.92 : 361.55 = 216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.92/361.55 = 216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.92x = 361.55 × 216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.92x = 78,288.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,288.95/241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.62

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