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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.60, 361.16 and 239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.60, 361.16 and 239.20 is: 357.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.60 : 361.16 = 239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.60/361.16 = 239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.60x = 361.16 × 239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.60x = 86,389.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,389.47/241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.57

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