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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.56, 360 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.56, 360 and 233.76 is: 348.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.56 : 360 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.56/360 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.56x = 360 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.56x = 84,153.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,153.60/241.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.38

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