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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.10, 359.80 and 235.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.10, 359.80 and 235.70 is: 351.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.10 : 359.80 = 235.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.10/359.80 = 235.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.10x = 359.80 × 235.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.10x = 84,804.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,804.86/241.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.74

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