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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.07, 360.19 and 238.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.07, 360.19 and 238.91 is: 356.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.07 : 360.19 = 238.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.07/360.19 = 238.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.07x = 360.19 × 238.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.07x = 86,051.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,051.80/241.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.96

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