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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.92, 334.26 and 230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.92, 334.26 and 230.70 is: 318.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.92 : 334.26 = 230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.92/334.26 = 230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.92x = 334.26 × 230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.92x = 77,113.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,113.78/241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.76

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