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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.11, 358.56 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.11, 358.56 and 240.30 is: 357.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.11 : 358.56 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.11/358.56 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.11x = 358.56 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.11x = 86,161.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,161.97/241.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.36

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