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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.04, 363.34 and 227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.04, 363.34 and 227.12 is: 342.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.04 : 363.34 = 227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.04/363.34 = 227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.04x = 363.34 × 227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.04x = 82,521.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,521.78/241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.36

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