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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.03, 361.91 and 236.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.03, 361.91 and 236.71 is: 355.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.03 : 361.91 = 236.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.03/361.91 = 236.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.03x = 361.91 × 236.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.03x = 85,667.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,667.72/241.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.42

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