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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.07, 361.36 and 78.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.07, 361.36 and 78.65 is: 117.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.07 : 361.36 = 78.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.07/361.36 = 78.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.07x = 361.36 × 78.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.07x = 28,418.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,418.96/241.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.89

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