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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.14, 362.31 and 233.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.14, 362.31 and 233.85 is: 351.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.14 : 362.31 = 233.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.14/362.31 = 233.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.14x = 362.31 × 233.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.14x = 84,726.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,726.19/241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.36

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