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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.01, 360.90 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.01, 360.90 and 235.20 is: 352.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.01 : 360.90 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.01/360.90 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.01x = 360.90 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.01x = 84,883.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,883.68/241.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.21

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