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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.70, 362.37 and 235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.70, 362.37 and 235.94 is: 353.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.70 : 362.37 = 235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.70/362.37 = 235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.70x = 362.37 × 235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.70x = 85,497.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,497.58/241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.73

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