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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.21, 361.82 and 78.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.21, 361.82 and 78.92 is: 118.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.21 : 361.82 = 78.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.21/361.82 = 78.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.21x = 361.82 × 78.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.21x = 28,554.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,554.83/241.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.38

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