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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.19, 362.09 and 222.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.19, 362.09 and 222.97 is: 334.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.19 : 362.09 = 222.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.19/362.09 = 222.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.19x = 362.09 × 222.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.19x = 80,734.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,734.86/241.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.73

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