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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.13, 362.10 and 239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.13, 362.10 and 239.24 is: 359.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.13 : 362.10 = 239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.13/362.10 = 239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.13x = 362.10 × 239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.13x = 86,628.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,628.80/241.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.26

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