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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.53, 360.32 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.53, 360.32 and 234.92 is: 350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.53 : 360.32 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.53/360.32 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.53x = 360.32 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.53x = 84,643.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,643.40/241.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.45

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