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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.11, 361.71 and 78.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.11, 361.71 and 78.91 is: 118.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.11 : 361.71 = 78.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.11/361.71 = 78.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.11x = 361.71 × 78.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.11x = 28,541.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,541.63/241.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.38

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