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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.83, 362.34 and 234.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.83, 362.34 and 234.54 is: 351.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.83 : 362.34 = 234.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.83/362.34 = 234.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.83x = 362.34 × 234.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.83x = 84,983.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,983.22/241.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.42

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