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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.22, 361.10 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.22, 361.10 and 226.22 is: 338.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.22 : 361.10 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.22/361.10 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.22x = 361.10 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.22x = 81,688.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,688.04/241.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.65

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