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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.81, 332.71 and 235.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.81, 332.71 and 235.01 is: 323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.81 : 332.71 = 235.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.81/332.71 = 235.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.81x = 332.71 × 235.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.81x = 78,187.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,187.93/241.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.34

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