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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.22, 332.60 and 182.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.22, 332.60 and 182.27 is: 251.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.22 : 332.60 = 182.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.22/332.60 = 182.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.22x = 332.60 × 182.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.22x = 60,620.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,620.43/241.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.31

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