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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.09, 361.40 and 224.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.09, 361.40 and 224.82 is: 337.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.09 : 361.40 = 224.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.09/361.40 = 224.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.09x = 361.40 × 224.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.09x = 81,248.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,248.82/241.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.01

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