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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.05, 359.12 and 229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.05, 359.12 and 229.20 is: 341.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.05 : 359.12 = 229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.05/359.12 = 229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.05x = 359.12 × 229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.05x = 82,309.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,309.16/241.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.46

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