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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.23, 592.13 and 241.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.23, 592.13 and 241.07 is: 361.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.23 : 592.13 = 241.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.23/592.13 = 241.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.23x = 592.13 × 241.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.23x = 142,744.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,744.78/395.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.17

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