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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.22, 358.94 and 240.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.22, 358.94 and 240.41 is: 357.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.22 : 358.94 = 240.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.22/358.94 = 240.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.22x = 358.94 × 240.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.22x = 86,294.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,294.26/241.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.74

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