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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.22, 359.39 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.22, 359.39 and 225.50 is: 335.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.22 : 359.39 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.22/359.39 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.22x = 359.39 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.22x = 81,041.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,041.21/241.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.96

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