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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.27, 359.70 and 223.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.27, 359.70 and 223.21 is: 332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.27 : 359.70 = 223.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.27/359.70 = 223.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.27x = 359.70 × 223.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.27x = 80,288.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,288.64/241.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.78

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