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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.14, 332.18 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.14, 332.18 and 226.02 is: 311.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.14 : 332.18 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.14/332.18 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.14x = 332.18 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.14x = 75,079.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,079.32/241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.35

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