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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.44, 360.12 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.44, 360.12 and 237.84 is: 354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.44 : 360.12 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.44/360.12 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.44x = 360.12 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.44x = 85,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,650.94/241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.75

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