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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.04, 360.96 and 234.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.04, 360.96 and 234.16 is: 350.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.04 : 360.96 = 234.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.04/360.96 = 234.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.04x = 360.96 × 234.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.04x = 84,522.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,522.39/241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.66

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