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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.14, 334.11 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.14, 334.11 and 235.20 is: 325.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.14 : 334.11 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.14/334.11 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.14x = 334.11 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.14x = 78,582.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,582.67/241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.88

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