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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.20, 361.28 and 227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.20, 361.28 and 227.84 is: 341.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.20 : 361.28 = 227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.20/361.28 = 227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.20x = 361.28 × 227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.20x = 82,314.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,314.04/241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.27

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