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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.23, 334.30 and 237.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.23, 334.30 and 237.59 is: 329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.23 : 334.30 = 237.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.23/334.30 = 237.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.23x = 334.30 × 237.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.23x = 79,424.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,424.07/241.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.25

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