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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.60, 361.32 and 235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.60, 361.32 and 235.66 is: 352.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.60 : 361.32 = 235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.60/361.32 = 235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.60x = 361.32 × 235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.60x = 85,148.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,148.67/241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.44

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