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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.16, 359.45 and 227.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.16, 359.45 and 227.49 is: 339.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.16 : 359.45 = 227.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.16/359.45 = 227.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.16x = 359.45 × 227.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.16x = 81,770.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,770.14/241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.07

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