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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.79, 363.04 and 230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.79, 363.04 and 230.04 is: 345.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.79 : 363.04 = 230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.79/363.04 = 230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.79x = 363.04 × 230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.79x = 83,513.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,513.15/241.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.40

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