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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.14, 363.54 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.14, 363.54 and 237.90 is: 358.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.14 : 363.54 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.14/363.54 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.14x = 363.54 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.14x = 86,486.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,486.17/241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.66

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