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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.14, 333.36 and 230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.14, 333.36 and 230.94 is: 319.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.14 : 333.36 = 230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.14/333.36 = 230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.14x = 333.36 × 230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.14x = 76,986.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,986.16/241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.26

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