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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.71, 362.62 and 79.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.71, 362.62 and 79.41 is: 119.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.71 : 362.62 = 79.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.71/362.62 = 79.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.71x = 362.62 × 79.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.71x = 28,795.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,795.46/241.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.13

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