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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.08, 360.99 and 221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.08, 360.99 and 221.03 is: 330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.08 : 360.99 = 221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.08/360.99 = 221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.08x = 360.99 × 221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.08x = 79,789.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,789.62/241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.97

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