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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.12, 440.69 and 241.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.12, 440.69 and 241.12 is: 360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.12 : 440.69 = 241.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.12/440.69 = 241.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.12x = 440.69 × 241.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.12x = 106,259.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,259.17/295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.05

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