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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.52, 359.67 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.52, 359.67 and 235.85 is: 351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.52 : 359.67 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.52/359.67 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.52x = 359.67 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.52x = 84,826.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,826.99/241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.22

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