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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241, 362.30 and 223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241, 362.30 and 223.18 is: 335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241 : 362.30 = 223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241/362.30 = 223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241x = 362.30 × 223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241x = 80,858.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,858.11/241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.51

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