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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241, 334.03 and 237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241, 334.03 and 237.40 is: 329.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241 : 334.03 = 237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241/334.03 = 237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241x = 334.03 × 237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241x = 79,298.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,298.72/241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.04

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