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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.37, 362.12 and 76.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.37, 362.12 and 76.84 is: 115.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.37 : 362.12 = 76.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.37/362.12 = 76.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.37x = 362.12 × 76.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.37x = 27,823.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,823.11/241.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.27

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