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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.73, 334.94 and 236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.73, 334.94 and 236.54 is: 327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.73 : 334.94 = 236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.73/334.94 = 236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.73x = 334.94 × 236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.73x = 79,223.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,223.85/241.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.74

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