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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.66, 360.91 and 240.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.66, 360.91 and 240.11 is: 358.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.66 : 360.91 = 240.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.66/360.91 = 240.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.66x = 360.91 × 240.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.66x = 86,657.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,657.95/241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.59

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