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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.06, 329.88 and 236.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.06, 329.88 and 236.02 is: 322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.06 : 329.88 = 236.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.06/329.88 = 236.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.06x = 329.88 × 236.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.06x = 77,858.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,858.28/241.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.98

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