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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.99, 362.81 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.99, 362.81 and 207.36 is: 310.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.99 : 362.81 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.99/362.81 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.99x = 362.81 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.99x = 75,232.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,232.80/241.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.90

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