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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.23, 332.76 and 225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.23, 332.76 and 225.03 is: 310.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.23 : 332.76 = 225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.23/332.76 = 225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.23x = 332.76 × 225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.23x = 74,879.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,879.86/241.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.41

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