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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.89, 360.47 and 234.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.89, 360.47 and 234.87 is: 350.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.89 : 360.47 = 234.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.89/360.47 = 234.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.89x = 360.47 × 234.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.89x = 84,663.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,663.59/241.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.01

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