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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.95, 333.64 and 207.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.95, 333.64 and 207.09 is: 285.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.95 : 333.64 = 207.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.95/333.64 = 207.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.95x = 333.64 × 207.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.95x = 69,093.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,093.51/241.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.57

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