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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.44, 360.04 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.44, 360.04 and 233.12 is: 347.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.44 : 360.04 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.44/360.04 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.44x = 360.04 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.44x = 83,932.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,932.52/241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.63

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