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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.28, 361.88 and 78.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.28, 361.88 and 78.95 is: 118.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.28 : 361.88 = 78.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.28/361.88 = 78.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.28x = 361.88 × 78.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.28x = 28,568.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,568.62/241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.41

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