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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.33, 361.13 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.33, 361.13 and 241.11 is: 359.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.33 : 361.13 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.33/361.13 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.33x = 361.13 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.33x = 87,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,070.85/242.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.31

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