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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.08, 330.53 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.08, 330.53 and 236.70 is: 324.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.08 : 330.53 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.08/330.53 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.08x = 330.53 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.08x = 78,235.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,235.27/241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.52

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