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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.08, 359.72 and 226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.08, 359.72 and 226.38 is: 337.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.08 : 359.72 = 226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.08/359.72 = 226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.08x = 359.72 × 226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.08x = 81,435.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,435.33/241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.79

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