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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.33, 332.51 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.33, 332.51 and 232.88 is: 320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.33 : 332.51 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.33/332.51 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.33x = 332.51 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.33x = 77,432.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,432.10/241.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.86

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