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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.08, 361.91 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.08, 361.91 and 228.96 is: 343.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.08 : 361.91 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.08/361.91 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.08x = 361.91 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.08x = 82,861.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,861.77/241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.71

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