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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.57, 360.93 and 239.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.57, 360.93 and 239.41 is: 357.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.57 : 360.93 = 239.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.57/360.93 = 239.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.57x = 360.93 × 239.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.57x = 86,410.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,410.25/241.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.70

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