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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.72, 360 and 235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.72, 360 and 235.24 is: 350.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.72 : 360 = 235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.72/360 = 235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.72x = 360 × 235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.72x = 84,686.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,686.40/241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.35

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