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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.58, 333.75 and 239.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.58, 333.75 and 239.75 is: 331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.58 : 333.75 = 239.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.58/333.75 = 239.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.58x = 333.75 × 239.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.58x = 80,018.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,018.92/241.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.24

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