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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.99, 335.73 and 233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.99, 335.73 and 233.35 is: 323.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.99 : 335.73 = 233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.99/335.73 = 233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.99x = 335.73 × 233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.99x = 78,342.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,342.60/241.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.74

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