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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.99, 362.98 and 79.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.99, 362.98 and 79.65 is: 119.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.99 : 362.98 = 79.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.99/362.98 = 79.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.99x = 362.98 × 79.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.99x = 28,911.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,911.36/241.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.47

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