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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.21, 360.39 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.21, 360.39 and 241.56 is: 333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.21 : 360.39 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.21/360.39 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.21x = 360.39 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.21x = 87,056.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,056.71/261.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.29

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