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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.95, 364.67 and 239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.95, 364.67 and 239.90 is: 361.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.95 : 364.67 = 239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.95/364.67 = 239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.95x = 364.67 × 239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.95x = 87,482.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,482.21/241.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.57

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