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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.62, 360.45 and 233.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.62, 360.45 and 233.41 is: 348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.62 : 360.45 = 233.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.62/360.45 = 233.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.62x = 360.45 × 233.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.62x = 84,132.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,132.63/241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.20

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