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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.19, 360.95 and 234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.19, 360.95 and 234.26 is: 350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.19 : 360.95 = 234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.19/360.95 = 234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.19x = 360.95 × 234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.19x = 84,553.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,553.17/241.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.57

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