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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.99, 334.60 and 211.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.99, 334.60 and 211.24 is: 292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.99 : 334.60 = 211.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.99/334.60 = 211.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.99x = 334.60 × 211.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.99x = 70,680.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,680.77/241.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.08

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