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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.78, 362.73 and 79.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.78, 362.73 and 79.48 is: 119.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.78 : 362.73 = 79.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.78/362.73 = 79.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.78x = 362.73 × 79.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.78x = 28,829.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,829.78/241.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.24

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