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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.21, 360.19 and 239.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.21, 360.19 and 239.77 is: 358.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.21 : 360.19 = 239.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.21/360.19 = 239.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.21x = 360.19 × 239.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.21x = 86,362.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,362.76/241.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.04

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