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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.08, 361.62 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.08, 361.62 and 228.12 is: 342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.08 : 361.62 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.08/361.62 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.08x = 361.62 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.08x = 82,492.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,492.75/241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.18

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