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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.11, 359.58 and 224.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.11, 359.58 and 224.71 is: 335.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.11 : 359.58 = 224.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.11/359.58 = 224.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.11x = 359.58 × 224.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.11x = 80,801.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,801.17/241.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.12

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