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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.00, 361.80 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.00, 361.80 and 228.24 is: 342.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.00 : 361.80 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.00/361.80 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.00x = 361.80 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.00x = 82,577.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,577.23/241.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.65

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