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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.73, 331.43 and 237.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.73, 331.43 and 237.35 is: 325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.73 : 331.43 = 237.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.73/331.43 = 237.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.73x = 331.43 × 237.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.73x = 78,664.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,664.55/241.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.42

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