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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.88, 360.70 and 236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.88, 360.70 and 236.12 is: 352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.88 : 360.70 = 236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.88/360.70 = 236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.88x = 360.70 × 236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.88x = 85,168.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,168.48/241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.11

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