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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.08, 361.88 and 225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.08, 361.88 and 225.40 is: 338.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.08 : 361.88 = 225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.08/361.88 = 225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.08x = 361.88 × 225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.08x = 81,567.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,567.75/241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.34

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