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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.15, 359.13 and 225.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.15, 359.13 and 225.58 is: 335.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.15 : 359.13 = 225.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.15/359.13 = 225.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.15x = 359.13 × 225.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.15x = 81,011.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,011.42/241.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.94

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