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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.36, 362.03 and 79.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.36, 362.03 and 79.04 is: 118.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.36 : 362.03 = 79.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.36/362.03 = 79.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.36x = 362.03 × 79.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.36x = 28,615.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,615.36/241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.56

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