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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.34, 362.28 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.34, 362.28 and 237.56 is: 356.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.34 : 362.28 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.34/362.28 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.34x = 362.28 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.34x = 86,063.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,063.24/241.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.61

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