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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.82, 332.70 and 235.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.82, 332.70 and 235.01 is: 323.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.82 : 332.70 = 235.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.82/332.70 = 235.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.82x = 332.70 × 235.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.82x = 78,186.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,186.16/241.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.33

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