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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.95, 360.52 and 232.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.95, 360.52 and 232.83 is: 346.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.95 : 360.52 = 232.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.95/360.52 = 232.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.95x = 360.52 × 232.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.95x = 83,939.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,939.29/241.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.93

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