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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.92, 361.26 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.92, 361.26 and 239.22 is: 357.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.92 : 361.26 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.92/361.26 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.92x = 361.26 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.92x = 86,420.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,420.62/241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.23

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