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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.50, 361.08 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.50, 361.08 and 236.04 is: 352.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.50 : 361.08 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.50/361.08 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.50x = 361.08 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.50x = 85,229.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,229.32/241.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.92

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