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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.08, 362.05 and 231.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.08, 362.05 and 231.29 is: 347.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.08 : 362.05 = 231.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.08/362.05 = 231.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.08x = 362.05 × 231.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.08x = 83,738.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,738.81/241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.35

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