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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.20, 361.32 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.20, 361.32 and 226.80 is: 339.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.20 : 361.32 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.20/361.32 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.20x = 361.32 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.20x = 81,947.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,947.38/241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.75

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