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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.42, 361.35 and 241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.42, 361.35 and 241.98 is: 334.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.42 : 361.35 = 241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.42/361.35 = 241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.42x = 361.35 × 241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.42x = 87,439.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,439.47/261.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.48

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