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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.24, 332.97 and 236.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.24, 332.97 and 236.65 is: 326.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.24 : 332.97 = 236.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.24/332.97 = 236.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.24x = 332.97 × 236.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.24x = 78,797.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,797.35/241.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.63

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