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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.48, 360.34 and 232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.48, 360.34 and 232.12 is: 346.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.48 : 360.34 = 232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.48/360.34 = 232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.48x = 360.34 × 232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.48x = 83,642.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,642.12/241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.37

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