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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.64, 359.98 and 232.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.64, 359.98 and 232.93 is: 347.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.64 : 359.98 = 232.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.64/359.98 = 232.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.64x = 359.98 × 232.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.64x = 83,850.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,850.14/241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.00

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