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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.16, 358.48 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.16, 358.48 and 233.88 is: 347.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.16 : 358.48 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.16/358.48 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.16x = 358.48 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.16x = 83,841.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,841.30/241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.66

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