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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.57, 360.98 and 236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.57, 360.98 and 236.10 is: 352.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.57 : 360.98 = 236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.57/360.98 = 236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.57x = 360.98 × 236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.57x = 85,227.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,227.38/241.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.81

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