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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241, 360.66 and 220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241, 360.66 and 220.72 is: 330.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241 : 360.66 = 220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241/360.66 = 220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241x = 360.66 × 220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241x = 79,604.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,604.88/241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.31

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