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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.16, 329.94 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.16, 329.94 and 240.14 is: 328.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.16 : 329.94 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.16/329.94 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.16x = 329.94 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.16x = 79,231.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,231.79/241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.54

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