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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.19, 361.81 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.19, 361.81 and 222.18 is: 333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.19 : 361.81 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.19/361.81 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.19x = 361.81 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.19x = 80,386.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,386.95/241.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.29

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