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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.07, 362.01 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.07, 362.01 and 222.08 is: 333.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.07 : 362.01 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.07/362.01 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.07x = 362.01 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.07x = 80,395.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,395.18/241.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.49

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