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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.14, 362.34 and 225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.14, 362.34 and 225.34 is: 338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.14 : 362.34 = 225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.14/362.34 = 225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.14x = 362.34 × 225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.14x = 81,649.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,649.70/241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.60

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