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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.96, 361.96 and 219.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.96, 361.96 and 219.46 is: 328.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.96 : 361.96 = 219.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.96/361.96 = 219.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.96x = 361.96 × 219.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.96x = 79,435.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,435.74/241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.30

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