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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.05, 360.66 and 221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.05, 360.66 and 221.68 is: 331.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.05 : 360.66 = 221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.05/360.66 = 221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.05x = 360.66 × 221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.05x = 79,950.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,950.00/241.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.68

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