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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 332.91 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 332.91 and 235.44 is: 324.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 332.91 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/332.91 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 332.91 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 78,380.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,380.33/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.72

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