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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.92, 361.13 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.92, 361.13 and 237.06 is: 353.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.92 : 361.13 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.92/361.13 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.92x = 361.13 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.92x = 85,608.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,608.29/241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.87

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