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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.04, 359.75 and 221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.04, 359.75 and 221.80 is: 331.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.04 : 359.75 = 221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.04/359.75 = 221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.04x = 359.75 × 221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.04x = 79,789.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,789.64/241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.03

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