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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.93, 362.46 and 203.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.93, 362.46 and 203.65 is: 305.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.93 : 362.46 = 203.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.93/362.46 = 203.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.93x = 362.46 × 203.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.93x = 73,814.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,814.98/241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.11

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