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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.45, 360.26 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.45, 360.26 and 235.92 is: 352.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.45 : 360.26 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.45/360.26 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.45x = 360.26 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.45x = 84,992.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,992.54/241.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.01

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