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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.02, 359.52 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.02, 359.52 and 235.56 is: 351.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.02 : 359.52 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.02/359.52 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.02x = 359.52 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.02x = 84,688.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,688.53/241.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.38

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