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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.23, 332.97 and 233.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.23, 332.97 and 233.54 is: 322.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.23 : 332.97 = 233.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.23/332.97 = 233.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.23x = 332.97 × 233.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.23x = 77,761.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,761.81/241.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.36

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