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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.95, 361.01 and 236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.95, 361.01 and 236.42 is: 352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.95 : 361.01 = 236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.95/361.01 = 236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.95x = 361.01 × 236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.95x = 85,347.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,347.00/241.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.75

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