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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.62, 362.42 and 79.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.62, 362.42 and 79.31 is: 118.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.62 : 362.42 = 79.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.62/362.42 = 79.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.62x = 362.42 × 79.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.62x = 28,744.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,744.78/241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.97

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