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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.08, 363.54 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.08, 363.54 and 235.08 is: 354.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.08 : 363.54 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.08/363.54 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.08x = 363.54 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.08x = 85,460.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,460.98/241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.49

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