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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.84, 363.03 and 238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.84, 363.03 and 238.06 is: 357.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.84 : 363.03 = 238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.84/363.03 = 238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.84x = 363.03 × 238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.84x = 86,422.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,422.92/241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.36

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