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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.28, 332.16 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.28, 332.16 and 235.84 is: 324.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.28 : 332.16 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.28/332.16 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.28x = 332.16 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.28x = 78,336.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,336.61/241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.67

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