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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.94, 364.28 and 213.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.94, 364.28 and 213.24 is: 321.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.94 : 364.28 = 213.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.94/364.28 = 213.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.94x = 364.28 × 213.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.94x = 77,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,679.60/241.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.07

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