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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.94, 332.32 and 237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.94, 332.32 and 237.33 is: 325.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.94 : 332.32 = 237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.94/332.32 = 237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.94x = 332.32 × 237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.94x = 78,869.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,869.51/241.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.99

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