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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.04, 361.64 and 226.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.04, 361.64 and 226.48 is: 339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.04 : 361.64 = 226.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.04/361.64 = 226.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.04x = 361.64 × 226.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.04x = 81,904.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,904.23/241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.80

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