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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.11, 359.17 and 236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.11, 359.17 and 236.25 is: 351.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.11 : 359.17 = 236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.11/359.17 = 236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.11x = 359.17 × 236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.11x = 84,853.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,853.32/241.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.93

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