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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.14, 363.26 and 239.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.14, 363.26 and 239.93 is: 361.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.14 : 363.26 = 239.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.14/363.26 = 239.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.14x = 363.26 × 239.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.14x = 87,156.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,156.97/241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.44

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