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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.10, 359.79 and 233.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.10, 359.79 and 233.21 is: 348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.10 : 359.79 = 233.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.10/359.79 = 233.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.10x = 359.79 × 233.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.10x = 83,905.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,905.46/241.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.01

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