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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241, 358.77 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241, 358.77 and 234.92 is: 349.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241 : 358.77 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241/358.77 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241x = 358.77 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241x = 84,282.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,282.25/241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.72

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