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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.76, 363.14 and 232.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.76, 363.14 and 232.24 is: 348.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.76 : 363.14 = 232.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.76/363.14 = 232.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.76x = 363.14 × 232.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.76x = 84,335.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,335.63/241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.84

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