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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.08, 332.55 and 224.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.08, 332.55 and 224.39 is: 309.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.08 : 332.55 = 224.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.08/332.55 = 224.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.08x = 332.55 × 224.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.08x = 74,619.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,619.23/241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.52

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