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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.95, 360.44 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.95, 360.44 and 230.34 is: 343.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.95 : 360.44 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.95/360.44 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.95x = 360.44 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.95x = 83,024.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,024.08/241.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.15

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