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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.18, 360.94 and 234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.18, 360.94 and 234.26 is: 350.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.18 : 360.94 = 234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.18/360.94 = 234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.18x = 360.94 × 234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.18x = 84,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,553.80/241.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.58

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