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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.53, 335.63 and 239.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.53, 335.63 and 239.03 is: 332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.53 : 335.63 = 239.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.53/335.63 = 239.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.53x = 335.63 × 239.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.53x = 80,223.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,223.66/241.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.14

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