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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.35, 359.71 and 239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.35, 359.71 and 239.34 is: 356.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.35 : 359.71 = 239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.35/359.71 = 239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.35x = 359.71 × 239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.35x = 86,091.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,091.79/241.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.71

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