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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.21, 426.99 and 241.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.21, 426.99 and 241.87 is: 362.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.21 : 426.99 = 241.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.21/426.99 = 241.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.21x = 426.99 × 241.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.21x = 103,276.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,276.07/285.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.11

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