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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.80, 1,183.42 and 241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.80, 1,183.42 and 241 is: 361.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.80 : 1,183.42 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.80/1,183.42 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.80x = 1,183.42 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.80x = 285,204.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,204.22/788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.57

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