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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.92, 363.96 and 239.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.92, 363.96 and 239.49 is: 360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.92 : 363.96 = 239.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.92/363.96 = 239.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.92x = 363.96 × 239.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.92x = 87,164.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,164.78/241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.30

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