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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.28, 332.80 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.28, 332.80 and 236.16 is: 325.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.28 : 332.80 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.28/332.80 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.28x = 332.80 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.28x = 78,594.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,594.05/241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.74

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