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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.82, 359.03 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.82, 359.03 and 241.18 is: 331.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.82 : 359.03 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.82/359.03 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.82x = 359.03 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.82x = 86,590.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,590.56/260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.99

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