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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.08, 334.21 and 228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.08, 334.21 and 228.75 is: 317.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.08 : 334.21 = 228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.08/334.21 = 228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.08x = 334.21 × 228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.08x = 76,450.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,450.54/241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.12

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