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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.08, 358.38 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.08, 358.38 and 235.08 is: 349.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.08 : 358.38 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.08/358.38 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.08x = 358.38 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.08x = 84,247.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,247.97/241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.46

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