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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.96, 334.56 and 211.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.96, 334.56 and 211.21 is: 292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.96 : 334.56 = 211.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.96/334.56 = 211.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.96x = 334.56 × 211.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.96x = 70,661.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,661.89/241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.04

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