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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.14, 361.30 and 220.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.14, 361.30 and 220.90 is: 330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.14 : 361.30 = 220.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.14/361.30 = 220.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.14x = 361.30 × 220.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.14x = 79,811.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,811.17/241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.97

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