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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.77, 359.91 and 230.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.77, 359.91 and 230.59 is: 343.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.77 : 359.91 = 230.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.77/359.91 = 230.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.77x = 359.91 × 230.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.77x = 82,991.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,991.65/241.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.27

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