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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241, 333.18 and 230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241, 333.18 and 230.80 is: 319.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241 : 333.18 = 230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241/333.18 = 230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241x = 333.18 × 230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241x = 76,897.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,897.94/241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.08

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