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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.73, 361.71 and 241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.73, 361.71 and 241.83 is: 360.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.73 : 361.71 = 241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.73/361.71 = 241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.73x = 361.71 × 241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.73x = 87,472.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,472.33/242.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.37

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