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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.89, 362.07 and 233.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.89, 362.07 and 233.85 is: 350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.89 : 362.07 = 233.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.89/362.07 = 233.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.89x = 362.07 × 233.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.89x = 84,671.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,671.43/241.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.05

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