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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.98, 332.82 and 192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.98, 332.82 and 192.30 is: 264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.98 : 332.82 = 192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.98/332.82 = 192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.98x = 332.82 × 192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.98x = 64,001.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,001.29/241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.49

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