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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.25, 362.68 and 223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.25, 362.68 and 223.43 is: 335.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.25 : 362.68 = 223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.25/362.68 = 223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.25x = 362.68 × 223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.25x = 81,032.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,032.48/241.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.89

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