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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.24, 362.10 and 228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.24, 362.10 and 228.04 is: 342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.24 : 362.10 = 228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.24/362.10 = 228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.24x = 362.10 × 228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.24x = 82,573.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,573.28/241.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.29

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